Child Bereavement Specialist
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Waterlooville, PO7 5RU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0494-26-0003 |
Summary
Undertake specialist psychosocial assessments of children, young people and families affected by serious illness or bereavement, demonstratingrespectfor each childs developmental stage and lived experience Identify emotional and psychosocial needs and support families in responding to these withhonestyand clarity Provide developmentally appropriate pre and post bereavement support through individual sessions, family guidance and group work Provide guidance to parents, carers and other adults supporting children through illness and bereavement, ensuring they feelvaluedand informed Maintain an active clinical caseload and prioritise referrals according to clinical need and service capacity Support children experiencing anticipatory grief when a significant adult has a life limiting illness Provide post bereavement support to children and families following the death of a significant adult Facilitate group support programmes for children and young people where appropriate Respond to crisis situations involving families when required, acting withTrustand calm professionalism.