Child and Family Well Practitioner | University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Employer:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Longsight, M13 0RR

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

05/04/2026

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…