Thames Hospice is an independent hospice at Bray Lake in Maidenhead with stunning views over the lake and state of the art facilities and is currently rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC.
We have an opportunity for someone to join our Children and Family Support Team to provide pre and post bereavement support to children, young people, and families where a parent ( or primary carer) has a life limiting condition or has died. Support sessions may take place in one-to-one, family and group settings at the hospice, at home and in schools.
This role is fixed-term and funded by 'BBC Children in Need' until April 2026.
You will need:
Certificate, diploma or degree in healthcare, education, or social work to support this role
Experience of working with children, young people, and families (e.g. healthcare, school, charity, social work, youth work, children/family centre, etc)
Experience of working with bereavement or loss providing support
Experience of working with groups or families
Experience of working creatively and therapeutically with children and young people (e.g. Art, Play, Drama, Music Therapy, etc)
Good IT skills (Microsoft Suite, databases)
Good communication skills, adapting style to suit the audience
Ability to develop respectful, effective and support relationships with manager and colleagues
Able to quickly build a rapport and establish professional relationships with others, based on trust and understanding
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for Adult and Child work
We offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, numerous staff engagement opportunities, travel expenses, EAP, access to NHS pension scheme if eligible, Blue Light Discount Card and so much more
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mel Lovegrove, Counselling and Support Services Manager via e-mail on
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.