Hope Project Worker

Location: Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Salary: £27,198 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week (job share considered if suitable, dependant on applicants)

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other support needs. Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.

Hope Project Worker

Do you want to work for an organisation that offers excellent training and support? We also offer 26 days holiday (pro rata for part time positions) and flexible working arrangements to accommodate differing needs.

Are you passionate about ensuring people get the right help at the right time? Do you have experience of working with people in emotional distress?

If this sounds like you, you may be the person we are looking for!

The Hope Project

The Hope Project is a male suicide prevention project, supporting men aged 30-64 across BNSSG. We are recruiting an experienced and organised Project Worker to join our small friendly team to work in a collaborative relationship with colleague and other members of staff in Second Step and affiliated organisations. You will have a caseload of clients who are experiencing suicidal ideation or distress as a result of their housing, finances or employment, providing timely emotional and practical support to reduce these feelings.

This role is an exciting opportunity work in the field of suicide prevention and make a real difference to men who are experiencing distress. You will work as part of a dynamic team, who are all committed to making a difference and preventing suicide in this at-risk age group. You will be well supported and offering appropriate training to enable you to fulfil your role.

The Person

We are looking for someone that has experience of supporting those in distress, who can work well both independently, as well as part of a team. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able build and maintain strong relationships with clients. You must have good attention to detail and have a proactive approach to work, and a genuine passion for supporting people experiencing mental health problems

Closing date: Rolling.

Interview dates: To be discussed with suitable applicants after shortlisting.