Child and Family Well Being Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	05 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	05 April 2026
Location:	Longsight, M13 0RR
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7827423/349-LCO-7827423

Summary

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families facing life-limiting conditions? We are looking for a compassionate, motivated Child & Wellbeing Practitioner to join our dedicated Children’s Community Palliative Care Team.


As a Child & Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting babies, children, and young people with complex and life-limiting conditions, as well as their families, within their homes and community settings.

• Provide holistic emotional and practical support tailored to each child and family.
• Promote wellbeing, resilience, and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team including nurses, therapists, social care, and education professionals.
• Support advance care planning and memory-making activities.
• Deliver compassionate care aligned with family wishes and cultural values

This is a citywide role


To guide and assist the nurses & short break facilitators in assessing the emotional needs of the child and immediate family.
Developing an individualised plan of care.

Enabling the short break facilitators to provide distraction techniques utilising therapeutic, sensory and developmental play activities.

To attend and contribute to team meetings, case load updates and meetings
relevant to the child.

To participate in the development of projects which lead to service improvements.

To liaise and create links with the mortuary, funeral directors, and other agencies as part of end-of-life care for child and immediate family.

To provide support in a variety of different settings appropriate to the child and siblings e.g. hospice, home, schools.

To collate data in relation to deaths of children under the care of the palliative care team.

To participate in any audits within the team and to obtain feedback from families on the service they received.


Provide a resource for staff and professionals seeking advice on pre and post bereavement.


To have an awareness and understanding of local and national agencies, policies and guidelines relating to Palliative Care, End of Life Care, Counselling and Bereavement.

Work in accordance with Organisational policies, procedures and guidelines and assist in their formulation and/or general review.

To lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff.

Maintain clear reports and records in appropriate files/documentation.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ sectionand once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.




This advert closes on Sunday 22 Mar 2026

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