General Health, Social Services and Voluntary Sector Programmes
Clients risk of suicide or serious self harm:
Managing staff dealing with the aftermath of a suicide
No. participants:
16 maximum
Duration:
One day
Aims and objectives:
To review the importance
of support and supervision for staff in dealing with these
situations
To review and clarify the
role and responsibilities of managers in providing support and
supervision in this situation
To review the legislation,
agency policies and practice guidance in relation to this
situation
To highlight the ways in
which managers can help staff to understand their roles,
responsibilities and boundaries in relation to these
situations
To identify the ways in
which they can support members of their team(s) to provide
support to families
To clarify the roles and responsibilities
of managers in supporting staff in public enquiries following
a suicide or other situation involving serious self harm
