Suicide Intervention Worker

About The Martin Gallier Project…

The Martin Gallier Project is a suicide prevention, intervention and postvention charity which offers immediate access to non-clinical support to anyone over the age of 16 who is affected by or considering suicide. This includes those who are experiencing a suicidal crisis, people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, families who are supporting a loved one and also those bereaved by suicide.

The Martin Gallier Project is fiercely dedicated to preventing suicide, breaking down stigmas and supporting families across the North West. The project was set up in memory of Martin Gallier, Jessica Gallier's father, who took his own life in 2017. This one of a kind project has been put together to tackle the areas that were lacking during Martin's journey and the missed opportunities to save his life.

About this role…

Due to our growth and expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Suicide Intervention Worker to join our team on a part time basis.

-Are you passionate about suicide prevention?

-Do you have experience supporting people who are affected by suicide?

-Do you want to make a difference in your local community?

Then this could be the role for you… Don't delay, apply today

The successful candidate will provide immediate, non-clinical suicide intervention for individuals considering ending their life. The primary focus is to ensure immediate safety, provide compassionate crisis support, and connect clients to ongoing care. Key responsibilities include:

• Immediate Response: Make prompt contact with all new referrals and offer urgent, non-clinical suicide intervention.
• Relationship Building: Develop trust and rapport quickly to create a safe space for clients in crisis.
• Safety Planning: Work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized safety plans aimed at ensuring safety from suicide for now -"If it's between life and death, let's talk about the third option".
• Ongoing Support: Manage online diaries to book and deliver follow-up interventions.
• Collaboration: Liaise with mental health professionals, charities, and internal team members to provide coordinated, safe, and timely support.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential client records in line with organizational policies.
• Training & Development: Attend mandatory and developmental training, including ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).

What we are looking for…

Team MGP are a dedicated, passionate and proactive group of individuals who have a desire to prevent suicide, break down stigmas and support families. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

· Experience supporting people affected by suicide.

· A passion for suicide prevention.

· Experience of managing a caseload.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Compassion and empathy whilst dealing with sensitive topics.

More details…

The Martin Gallier Project is open 7 days a week, 9.30am till 4.30pm. The successful candidate will be working 19.5 hours per week, 3 days out of 7 and therefore must be flexible to work weekends.

Rate of pay is £12.81 per hour with a view to increase to £13.58 following a successful probation period. This role involves being around the subject of suicide which means that applicants must be comfortable talking about suicide and supporting people who are affected by suicide. The successful candidate will be given a funded space on ASIST Training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).

How To Apply ..

To apply please send your CV to along with a covering letter which explains why you want to work in the field of suicide prevention. Please note, applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Part-time

Pay: £12.81-£13.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience supporting someone who is affected by suicide?
• Are you comfortable being around the subject of suicide?
• Have you included a Cover Letter that explains why you want to work as a Suicide Intervention Worker at The Martin Gallier Project?
• This role includes includes weekends (1 in 4 weekends). Are you able to work weekends?
• The role may include travel to our Chester Base from time to time. Is this something you can do?

Work Location: In person