Hope Project Worker
Bristol
Part Time
Permanent
£27,810 pro-rata per annum
- 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?
- 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.
Hope Project Worker
Location: Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, though most clients for this position will be Bristol based, though there may be occasional travel to SG and NS if required.
Salary: £27,810 pro-rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 14.8 hours per week (days and work patterns can be discussed, though two of the days must fall on a Monday and Tuesday. We are open to someone working shorter days over 3 days)
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025
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 Woker to join our small friendly team to work in a collaborative relationship with collegues 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 or social economic stressors resulting in feelings of despair.
Closing date: Rolling (We reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been appointed
Interview dates: To be discussed with suitable applicants after shortlisting
Bristol
Part Time
Permanent
£27,810 pro-rata per annum