Job title: Clinical Supervisor
Reports to: Director of Support and Services
Salary: £60 per hour
Location: Remote, online sessions
Hours: Part-time, 4 hours per week, 16 hours a month with flexibility for additional hours as required
Post: 2WCSPT1
Objective:
2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and complementary therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
2wish Cymru & 2wish:
2wish has been established since 2012 and has grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death. We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under in Wales and some counties in England, including; Merseyside, Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight with plans to continue rolling out support across the whole of England. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of families, so they don’t have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.
Context of role:
The Clinical Supervisor at 2wish plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing and resilience of staff by providing structured, reflective supervision. Working with colleagues who are regularly exposed to highly sensitive and traumatic situations, the supervisor offers a safe and confidential space to process experiences, explore emotional responses, and develop coping strategies. Through regular one-to-one and, where appropriate, group supervision sessions, the role helps ensure staff feel supported, maintain professional boundaries, and sustain their ability to deliver high-quality care.
The Clinical Supervisor also contributes to identifying themes or risks within the workforce, promoting a culture of wellbeing, and strengthening overall organisational support for staff.
Main duties:
- Provide regular, structured clinical supervision to a designated caseload of 2wish staff, in line with BACP ethical frameworks and best practice guidance
- Create and maintain a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to enable reflective practice and discussion of complex and traumatic casework
- Support staff to process the emotional impact of working with bereavement, trauma and crisis, promoting resilience and psychological wellbeing
- Ensure supervision practice upholds BACP principles, including confidentiality, professional boundaries, safeguarding and ethical decision-making
- Provide guidance on managing complex or high-risk cases, ensuring staff feel confident and supported in their roles
- Maintain clear, accurate and confidential supervision records in accordance with GDPR, organisational policies and professional standards
- Work collaboratively with line managers and senior leadership (while maintaining appropriate confidentiality) to ensure staff are effectively supported
- Escalate safeguarding concerns or significant wellbeing risks in line with organisational procedures and statutory requirements
- Identify themes, pressures or trends emerging across the staff team and contribute to organisational learning and service development
- Promote a trauma-informed, compassionate culture across the organisation, supporting the wellbeing of staff as a core priority
- Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of supervision frameworks, policies and wellbeing initiatives
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation, third sector best practice, and BACP guidance, ensuring practice remains compliant and high quality
- Attend the monthly, online full staff meeting and attend the annual 2wish conference at HQ
General:
- To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
- To promote the on-going work and continued support that 2wish can offer
- To work as part of a team providing support to suddenly bereaved families
- To work alongside support team and maintain a seamless approach to service delivery
- To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies
- To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
- To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate
- Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
What we do for you:
Salary: £60 per hour, 16 hours per month
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Normal office hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, although alternative hours may be worked with line manager agreement. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.
Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.
Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).
Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage in accordance with our expense policy, undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.
Location: This post is remote. Occasional travel to 2wish HQ in South Wales may be required.
Additional benefits for our employees:
- An 'Employee Assistance Programme, ' including wellbeing support
- Free parking on 2wish premises
- Free branded 2wish clothing
- An extra annual leave day on your birthday
- Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
- Paid sick leave
- Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
- Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and family
- Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
- Company mobile phone for performance of duties
- Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
- Reimbursement of work expenses
- Bright Exchange employee discounts
- Auto-enrolment into company contributory pension scheme after 3 months service
How to apply:
Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video, by email.
Closing date: Friday 10 July 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Only those applicants that have been shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
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Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role, attached to the advert.
Applying for the Posts
To be considered for the position, the Application Form and the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form need to be completed and return to the email address on the Applicationby Sunday 5th July 2026.
We understand some candidates may want to use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we also want to learn more about the authentic you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences wherever possible. In the spirit of transparency - we also ask that you indicate if you have used AI in your application.
Decisions about who to invite for interview will be based on how well someone demonstrates that they meet the person specification for the specific post, so please make sure you complete the application form fully and accurately, giving evidence of how you meet each point in the person specification and indicating your relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please note that CVs will not be considered.We are currently not considering applications from Children Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) for this role.
Email applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the closing date.
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