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Children and Young People Officer - 2wish
2wish was founded on the belief that no-one who loses a child or young person suddenly or unexpectedly does so without the offer of support to help them through the darkest days. Since 2012, 2wish has received over 2,400 referrals for children and young people who have sadly died much too soon. We have supported over 11,000 individuals and offer support in the immediate aftermath and longer term so that our families know we are always there, in the days, months and years to come. We are an organisation with family and community at the heart of everything we do. Our families, volunteers, ambassadors, supporters and staff all make a difference and we all share one common belief; that no family should be left without the offer of support.
About the role
The Children and Young People Officer will make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people. As Children and Young People Officer you will play a key role in delivering specialist, trauma-informed support to children and young people affected by sudden bereavement. You will ensure that support is compassionate, age-appropriate and tailored to each individual’s needs, helping children and young people navigate grief and access the support they need. The role involves building strong relationships with professionals across education, health and social care services, promoting awareness of 2wish services, and delivering training workshops that equip professionals with the confidence and skills to support bereaved children and young people effectively. You will also develop resources for children, young people, families and professionals, ensuring that information and support remain accessible, relevant and responsive to the needs of our communities. Working collaboratively with partner organisations, you will contribute to service delivery of a holistic and joined-up service for children and young people affected by sudden bereavement.
Location: This post is hybrid or remote depending on where you live. If you are local to 2wish Headquarters then the post will include some office-based days. If you are not local to HQ then the role will be mostly remote with significant travel across the region you are covering.
Salary: Salary of £27,427 per annum, pro-rata for part time hours Actual salary for 22.5 hours is £16,456
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Full Job description: Children and Young People Officer Job Pack
Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video, by email to [email protected] Closing date: Friday 9 October at 5pm
Therapeutic Grief Practitioner - Richmond’s Hope
Richmond’s Hope was founded in 2003 in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh and is a charity that supports children and young people aged 4-18 who have experienced a bereavement. We offer tailored one-to-one support for children and young people once a week for an average of 12 weeks. Children and young people are seen in A neutral space which is adaptable for each age and stage of development. The children who come to Richmond’s Hope have experienced the bereavement of a significant person in their life that has significantly impacted their physical and mental health.
Role:
The successful candidate for this position should have experience of working in childcare, education, health, playworker or another relevant discipline.
Richmond’s Hope will provide a comprehensive induction and training programme in preparation for starting work with bereaved young people at Richmond’s Hope.
This role will be part of our wider team at Richmond’s Hope, the Therapeutic Grief Practitioner (Community Outreach) will provide direct bereavement support to children and young people aged 4–18 years across Fife through outreach delivery in schools, community settings, family wellbeing hubs, and other appropriate locations. The postholder will provide practical and emotional support to parents and carers while also offering guidance to help them support grieving children. The role will include developing peer support opportunities for parents and carers and older siblings, such as coffee mornings and informal group sessions
Applicants should have enthusiasm and vision for the work of the organisation, excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Application Form, Job Description
This post is part time for 24 hours per week. Working days to be confirmed.
Application notes
Informal enquiries can be directed to Sam Harrison, Bereavement Coordinator, [email protected], 0131 661 6818.
Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Application Form. Please submit your application by email to [email protected]
Closing date: for applications is 27th October 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held on 4th November at our Fife base at Wellesley centre Methil.
Children and young people’s counsellor volunteer - Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is a charity providing palliative and end of life care to adults within Buckinghamshire and West Hertfordshire.
The charity provides care and support to people living with a progressive life-limiting illness which is free of charge and available from the point of diagnosis in four main phases: early support to cope with a diagnosis, living well, dying well and bereavement.
Care is tailored to the individual needs of each person and is delivered in the place that is right for them. This may be in their own home, at the Peace Hospice Inpatient Unit or at one of the charity's Living Well centres.
Rennie Grove Peace offers holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional and practical needs of each person. From peer support to nursing care or complementary therapies to emotional support, each person can access the range of support that is right for them. Support extends to those around each individual, including bereavement support after a loved one dies.
Purpose of this role
Volunteers in this role provide Level 3 counselling support (NICE guidance) for children and young people under the age of 18 either in their homes, at one of our hospice buildings in Watford or St Albans, at external venues, including schools, or by participating in events organised by the team. These young clients will either be one of our patients themselves, or have a parent, sibling or close relative who is seriously ill or who has died.
We encourage an integrative or pluralist approach using techniques which will support clients to express and explore themselves how they see fit, and for clients to develop their own coping strategies.
Our volunteers allow us to offer this service to more families who need it.
Main Tasks
- being part of a multi-disciplinary team that aims to support a wide range of people affected by life-limiting illness
- providing counselling for children and young people up to the age of 18
- providing counselling support face-to-face, on the phone or via a virtual platform
- working independently to manage a small caseload, within a supervised and supportive environment
- attending mandatory supervision every month, and team meetings as and when required
- following all Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care policies and procedures at all times
What are we looking for?
- A Level 4 counselling qualification with children and young people
- excellent listening and communication skills
- an understanding that all our work is around death, dying, grief and loss, and you need to feel comfortable to discuss these topics in a sensitive and age-appropriate way
- the ability to empathise with others, while maintaining professional boundaries and practicing self-care
- someone who is flexible and reliable
- someone who is able to work independently and as part of a team to deliver our service
- someone with basic IT skills who is able to keep concise, accurate records and stick to reporting deadlines
- Age 18+
Training and Support
- there will be a named line manager who will provide ongoing support
- there will be some mandatory training that you will need to complete at the start of your volunteering with us and then periodically afterwards as refresher training which will include data security and confidentiality
- your line manager will organise training specific to your role
Link to the vacancy on our website
More information about our Bereavement services generally
Location: Across our nursing area in west Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire
Time commitment: About 16 hours per month,
For more information, please contact the volunteering team on 01727 731020 (Grove House, St Albans), or 01923 330330 (Peace Hospice, Watford), [email protected]
Clinical Services Manager - Grief Encounter
Working at Grief Encounter means being part of a highly skilled, motivated and enthusiastic team that changes lives every single day – supporting bereaved children and families through some of their most difficult moments. By joining us, you would be adding real value to a team that thrives on shared purpose, professional excellence and genuine human connection.
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Services Manager will manage the clinical team for Bereavement Support and/or the Therapeutic Team, dependent of experience and qualifications.
Our therapeutic team are predominantly arts therapists and we welcome understanding of arts therapy and HCPC for this role.
These Clinical teams provide professional bereavement support to grieving children and young people and families following the death of someone close. Reporting to the Clinical Executive Team, the post holder will lead the work of one of the teams. This will also include leadership and management of volunteers and placement students.
- The post-holder will:
- Be responsible for the relevant Clinical Services Team, for bereavement or therapeutic support.
- Maintain quality standards in line with the Irish Bereavement Care Standards (2024) and other quality indicators
- Uphold organisational culture, values and reputation with families, children and young people, staff, customers, suppliers, partners, regulatory/official bodies and all other stakeholders
- Be an integral part of the Management Team within Clinical, working closely with the Head of Clinical Services and Director of Clinical Services
- Have a dedicated portfolio of work to lead; implement and develop specific initiatives, therapeutic projects and service planning
- Be responsible for some budget management to support delivery, and ensure relevant expenditure remains in line with the organisational Financial Management Policy.
Salary: £50,275 - £58,400 (dependent on experience)
Location/Base: Grief Encounter – based in London
Contracted hours: 5 Days per week (40 hours/week)
For full job description contact: Karen Fenna [email protected]
To apply please email your CV and a short letter highlighting your relevant experience to: Head of Clinical Services, Karen Fenna [email protected]