Freelance Development Co-ordinator – Part time
Self Injury Self Help (SISH)
Information for applicants
Responsible to:
SISH Trustee Group
Responsible for:
The coordination of development work including involvement & course
facilitation
Funding body:
Public Health Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Contract type:
Freelance
Place of work:
Home office – access to computer, internet and phone required
Supervision:
Regular line management supervision with SISH Trustee
Purpose of role:
SISH, funded by Bristol & South Gloucestershire Public Health, are working on two exciting
projects to support people who are affected by self harm.
The post funded until March 2016 will deliver the following:
 Promotion & facilitation of “Making Changes” – a course around managing self harm – in
South Gloucestershire
 With the Bristol-wide STITCH Health Improvement Team - development and delivery of
further training around self harm for A&E staff at the Bristol Royal Infirmary and
Southmead Hospital in collaboration with people who have used self harm
 Evaluation & development of current user-led information available around self harm in
A&E to produce a website
Working an average of 10 hours per week from home and in the community; there is flexibility on
how the hours are structured; however there will be regular meetings with key stakeholders from
the local NHS STITCH project.
The role will be paid at a daily rate of £150 for 20 days work between September 2015 and March
2016.
Background information:
SISH (self injury self-help) is a small Bristol based organisation which has been offering a
confidential and non-directive support group for people who self injure and Wellbeing workshops
for over 13 years. Currently we offer:
● A weekly open support group for those over 18 who self-injure, facilitated by volunteers
● A programme of monthly workshops aimed at promoting good mental health, delivered
by paid 'guest' facilitators
● A short, closed course for those wishing to make changes to their self harming behaviour
with a focus on wellbeing, and additional support for participants during the process
● Opportunities for involvement in improving local services for people who self harm
Developments 2015: we are keen to offer more support groups and courses around the city and
work with partners to address the self help support needs of additional populations.
Person Specification and Role Description
Role Description
Duties and Responsibilities
A&E/STITCH Project:
1. Facilitating and promoting the SISH on-line community
2. Setting up surveys using online tools and analysis of results and creation of reports
3. Marketing and raising awareness of the existence of the involvement network/group
4. Delivering ‘bitesize’ half hour training sessions for A&E staff
5. Writing accessible information for use online
6. Regular attendance at meetings with NHS stakeholders
Making Changes Project:
7. Preparation and planning for the sessions, including basic budget monitoring
8. Marketing and raising awareness of the course in South Gloucestershire
9. Running information day to meet potential participants
10. Facilitating 6 Making Changes sessions (with optional volunteer support)
Organisational Responsibilities:
11. Evaluation and writing brief final reports for each project stream
12. Regular updates to the Trustee Group
We are seeking someone who can fulfil the following Person Specification:
It will be essential to have:
Candidates will need to be motivated, self-starters, and able to work autonomously.
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Experience working with/supporting people experiencing emotional distress
Strong prioritization capabilities
Excellent communication skills
Ability and willingness to relate positively and with empathy to clients and staff
Creative and flexible approach to the work of the organisation
Genuine enthusiasm for / understanding of the work of the organisation
Good knowledge of Bristol & S Gloucestershire community health & social care services
Experience managing and delivering personal development courses or training sessions
Experience delivering training to a range of health staff
Good research and/or data analysis skills with the ability to present information clearly
It will be desirable to have:
11 Experience creating, facilitating and/or moderating online communities
12 Lived experience or a comprehensive understanding of the issues leading to emotional
distress and the use of self-harm and self-injury
13 Web design experience
Equality and Diversity
● SISH recognise the rich diversity of culture, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, class and disability
present in Bristol, and would value applications from any background that reflects this
picture.
● DBS checks and references will be taken up, although a criminal record will not necessarily
be a bar to selection
● We welcome applicants with lived experience of self injury and/or mental health issues.