Suicide Liaison Manager

The role

1. The post holder will manage the day-to-day operations of the bereaved by suicide service across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in line with contractual obligations, ensuring grieving people access a range of high-quality bereavement support and are informed about the services available to them.

2. Ensuring bereaved people who contact the Bereaved by Suicide service receive the highest quality service through:

• Providing operational and managerial leadership to Suicide Liaison Workers and a CYP Counsellor.
• Liaising with volunteers who support clients through this service.
• Ensuring services are delivered in line with the contractual obligations and Cruse polices.
• Having overall responsibility for the delivery of the bereaved by suicide project, and service within the area.
• Ensuring support needs are assessed and support plans are in place to meet the needs of individuals.
• Ensuring support is provided in a variety of ways (in-person, online, via the telephone, in groups etc).
• Managing relationships with external partners and commissioners.

3. Effectively managing waiting lists and ensuring client expectations are met.

4. Reporting on service performance and demonstrating the value of the service

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. Please send your application to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 7th April 2025, We reserve the right to close the advert early, as interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 14th April 2025, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:

• Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
• Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders’ Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.