Family Liaison Practitioner (In-Reach)
Are you passionate about supporting children and families facing the challenges of a serious or life-limiting condition?
Demelza is seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Liaison Practitioner (In-Reach) to work alongside our NHS partners and help ensure that babies, children, young people and their families receive the right support at the right time.
Based across NHS Trusts and Demelza sites, you will build strong relationships with healthcare professionals, raise awareness of Demelza's services, support referral pathways and provide practical and emotional support to families. Working closely with our Nursing, Care and Family Support teams, you will help improve access to services and ensure families receive coordinated, family-centred care.
About You
You will have:
- Experience of working with children, young people and families.
- A relevant qualification in health, social care or family support.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary environment.
- An understanding of the impact of life-limiting conditions on children and families.
- The ability to travel across Kent, South East London and East Sussex.
Why Join Demelza?
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop Demelza's in-reach service, working collaboratively with NHS partners to ensure more families can access the support they need, when they need it most.
Please note your main place of work will be either Sittingbourne, Kent or Eltham.
For an informal chat or further information, please contact Dave Winch, Deputy Director of Nursing on 01795 845208.
Closing date: 26/08/2026
Interview date: 07/09/2026
Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.
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An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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