Assistant Support Manager (Suicide Bereavement Support)

Would you like to be part of an epic team?

Penumbra is one of Scotland’s leading mental health charities, providing a wide range of community based, recovery focused mental health services. We’re proud pioneers in the peer movement, with 20% of our colleagues employed in peer support roles. Our creative and forward thinking approach to mental health recovery has earned us the reputation as a key influencer in public campaigning, policy and practice, and a highly respected provider of high quality and innovative mental health recovery services. Everything that we do is informed by lived experience.

The role

This service will provide a rapid-response for people who have been bereaved by suicide. The post-holder will work within a team of Practitioners that will provide early advice and assistance to bereaved families in Ayrshire and Arran. The Assistant Support Manager will provide direct support to people bereaved by suicide and will also contribute to the management of the service, including supporting and supervising staff, maintaining records and providing accurate information on service performance.

Your main duties will include but not limited to

• Collaborate with the Support Manager to ensure the service meets its objectives.
• Provide direct support to people bereaved by Suicide.
• Work collaboratively with statutory services such as NHS specialist mental health services and GP’s.
• Inspire others by providing practical support and supervision to Practitioners and/or Recovery/Peer Workers.
• Carry out tasks in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
• The ability to show empathy, good listening skills, gain trust quickly and build a therapeutic relationship are essential.

Requirements:

Full Job Description and Personal Specification can be found when you click ‘Apply’.

What Penumbra can offer you?

• A competitive salary.
• Up to 38 days holiday (FTE).
• Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A comprehensive training and induction programme, e-Learning, including support completing necessary SVQ.
• Enhanced sick and parental leave entitlements.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

So, do you want to make a difference in people’s lives?

If the answer is yes and you share our passion for mental health recovery, then we want to hear from you. Join our epic team and work alongside some inspiring people every day, and be part of our Penumbra family.

Just click Apply!

“I have worked, and continue to work, with fantastic people who share my passion for making the world a better and more just place for people who experience mental ill health.” – Penumbra employee

Closing Date: 18th August 2021, 19:00