Suicide Prevention Officer - Wales (Bilingual)

Papyrus UK; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on suicide prevention is seeking a Suicide Prevention Officer in Wales to develop and deliver impactful training programs. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, training qualifications, and experience in community projects. Fluency in Welsh is essential. This permanent role offers £31,537 per annum with benefits including 28 days of annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Attractive pension scheme

Simply Health membership

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced parental pay

Qualifications

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field.
• A recognised training qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in delivering and developing training programmes.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations.
• Experience in community-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and online training sessions.
• Develop and promote training offers.
• Build relationships and partnerships.
• Support creation of e-learning resources.
• Prepare stakeholders for suicide interventions.

Skills

Experience in delivering and developing training programmes

Strong relationship-building skills

Presentation skills

Time management skills

Professional curiosity

Resilience

Confidence in independent work

Fluency in Welsh

Education

Degree in Education/Counselling/Training/Psychology

Recognised training qualification

Job description

Suicide Prevention Officer - Wales (Bilingual)

We are recruiting a Suicide Prevention Officer to facilitate the development, sale and delivery of high-quality and impactful training and education programmes, upskilling individuals and organisations in suicide prevention.

What you will do:

• Facilitate in-person and online training sessions, ensuring interactive and impactful learning experiences.
• Develop and promote PAPYRUS’s training offer, tailoring it to stakeholder needs and securing sales.
• Build relationships and partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
• Support the creation of e-learning and digital training resources.
• Prepare stakeholders for, and debrief them after, suicide interventions.
• Stay informed of best practices and national strategy, contribute to campaigns, and represent PAPYRUS in the media and at events.
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and equality across all activities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work.
• A recognised training qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in delivering and developing training programmes and community-based projects.
• The ability to manage sensitive conversations and facilitate learning in emotionally complex areas.
• Strong relationship-building, presentation, and time management skills.
• Professional curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Confidence in working independently and remotely, with the ability to travel as required.
• The ability to speak Welsh fluently.

Salary: £31,537 per annum (Scale SCP 18) progressing by increments to £34,434 per annum (Scale SCP 23)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Wales Homebased - Candidate must live within the required area due to regular travel across Wales

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay.

Closing date: Thursday 9th October 2025

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk who interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.