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How to Apply for Suicide Prevention Officer - London Area

at Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide

🏢 About Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide

Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide is a UK charity dedicated specifically to preventing young suicide through practical support, training, and campaigning. What makes Papyrus unique is its focus on equipping communities and professionals with skills to intervene early, backed by their national HOPELINE247 service. Working here means contributing directly to life-saving work in a field where specialized training can make a tangible difference.

About This Role

As a Suicide Prevention Officer at Papyrus, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering training programs that teach individuals and organizations how to recognize and respond to suicide risk in young people. This role is impactful because you'll be upskilling frontline workers, educators, and community members with practical intervention skills that can literally save lives, while also expanding Papyrus's reach through relationship-building and program sales.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve preparing for an online training session for school staff in the morning, followed by developing tailored training materials for a London-based youth organization in the afternoon. You could spend time reaching out to potential partner organizations, debriefing with stakeholders after interventions, and staying updated on suicide prevention research to ensure training content remains evidence-based.

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🎯 Who Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide Is Looking For

  • Has a background in education, psychology, or youth work with demonstrated experience in developing and delivering training programs, particularly on sensitive topics
  • Can provide specific examples of facilitating difficult conversations about mental health or suicide in professional settings
  • Shows evidence of building partnerships or securing training contracts with organizations in the London area
  • Demonstrates both resilience in handling emotionally demanding content and professional curiosity about evolving suicide prevention strategies

📝 Tips for Applying to Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide

1

Highlight any experience you have with suicide prevention training specifically (e.g., ASIST, safeTALK) or mental health first aid, not just general training experience

2

Quantify your training impact where possible (e.g., 'trained 200 teachers across 15 schools in suicide awareness')

3

Mention any existing connections to London-based organizations that could benefit from Papyrus training

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Demonstrate understanding of both in-person and digital training delivery methods, as the role involves both

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Show awareness of Papyrus's specific approach by referencing their resources like HOPELINE247 or their training framework

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience developing and adapting training materials for sensitive topics, specifically mentioning suicide prevention if possible', 'Examples of building professional relationships that led to training opportunities or partnerships', 'Your approach to maintaining professional boundaries while facilitating emotionally challenging conversations', "Why you're specifically drawn to Papyrus's youth-focused suicide prevention mission rather than general mental health work"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Papyrus's specific training programs (like their 'Building Suicide Safer Communities' workshops)
  • → Recent Papyrus campaigns or media appearances to understand their public messaging
  • → UK suicide prevention strategy and how Papyrus contributes to it
  • → The demographics and suicide prevention needs specific to the London area

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you adapted training delivery for different audiences (e.g., teachers vs. healthcare professionals)
2 How would you handle a training participant becoming distressed during a session about suicide?
3 What strategies would you use to promote Papyrus training programs to London-based organizations?
4 How do you stay current with developments in suicide prevention best practices and national strategy?
5 Describe your experience with both in-person and digital training delivery methods
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic mental health terminology without demonstrating specific suicide prevention knowledge
  • Focusing only on clinical/therapeutic skills rather than training and education delivery
  • Failing to acknowledge the emotional demands of the role or showing inadequate self-care strategies

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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