Posted 22 July, 2026
Bereavement Coordinator Senior Social Worker Grade
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 547437901
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this post is to provide a specialist, professionally accountable bereavement service informed by social work knowledge, skills and value within Children's Health Ireland. The role will lead, coordinate and enhance a hospital-wide, compassionate and informed approach to bereavement care, ensuring that families receive timely, sensitive and appropriate psychosocial support following the death of a child.
This post requires the application of professional social work frameworks, including biopsychosocial assessment, family systems approaches and strengths-based interventions, within the context of bereavement and end-of-life care.
Alongside the End of Life Care Coordinator, End of life Care Committee and the social work department this role also has a key function in ensuring that practice aligns with national standards, legislation and hospital policies and in driving quality improvement, education and service development in bereavement and end-of-life care across CHI.
The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.
Essential Criteria:
• Candidate must, on the latest date of completing application for the post, possess an NQSW or equivalent
• Candidates must have a minimum of three years post-qualifying social work experience
• Candidates must be registered with CORU
• Candidates must have in date work permit to work in Ireland
How to Apply & Informal Enquiries
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday , 19th August 2026 by 23:45 pm.
Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
Appications won't be considered after closing date and time!
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Emer Haastrup, Professional Lead for Social work on 0873734346 or email [email protected] or Claudine Frame, Head Social Worker, Temple St., on 0871389301 or email [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information only.
• 5th October - internal only
• 2nd November
• 7th December
Information on "Non-European Economic Area Applicants" is available from https://dbei.gov.ie/en/
Children's Health Ireland is legally required to verify that all staff have the right to work in Ireland before they begin employment, regardless of nationality or immigration status. This right-to-work check is also necessary when an individual re-joins CHI or when their immigration permission or employment permit is due to expire.
Permit holders can change their permit employer to CHI after a period of nine months has passed since commencing their first employment permit in the State. The change of employer applies to the General Employment Permit (GEP) and to the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP). The change is required to be completed as part of pre-employment clearance.
All Permits and Change of Employer applications are processed on the Employment Permits Online.
Some recruitment campaigns may be open to candidates who are not citizens of the EEA, Switzerland, or United Kingdom. You can consult the Critical Skills Occupational List see if your profession is currently eligible under this route.
The purpose of this post is to provide a specialist, professionally accountable bereavement service informed by social work knowledge, skills and value within Children's Health Ireland. The role will lead, coordinate and enhance a hospital-wide, compassionate and informed approach to bereavement care, ensuring that families receive timely, sensitive and appropriate psychosocial support following the death of a child.
This post requires the application of professional social work frameworks, including biopsychosocial assessment, family systems approaches and strengths-based interventions, within the context of bereavement and end-of-life care.
Alongside the End of Life Care Coordinator, End of life Care Committee and the social work department this role also has a key function in ensuring that practice aligns with national standards, legislation and hospital policies and in driving quality improvement, education and service development in bereavement and end-of-life care across CHI.
The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.
Essential Criteria:
• Candidate must, on the latest date of completing application for the post, possess an NQSW or equivalent
• Candidates must have a minimum of three years post-qualifying social work experience
• Candidates must be registered with CORU
• Candidates must have in date work permit to work in Ireland
How to Apply & Informal Enquiries
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday , 19th August 2026 by 23:45 pm.
Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
Appications won't be considered after closing date and time!
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Emer Haastrup, Professional Lead for Social work on 0873734346 or email [email protected] or Claudine Frame, Head Social Worker, Temple St., on 0871389301 or email [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information only.
• 5th October - internal only
• 2nd November
• 7th December
Information on "Non-European Economic Area Applicants" is available from https://dbei.gov.ie/en/
Children's Health Ireland is legally required to verify that all staff have the right to work in Ireland before they begin employment, regardless of nationality or immigration status. This right-to-work check is also necessary when an individual re-joins CHI or when their immigration permission or employment permit is due to expire.
Permit holders can change their permit employer to CHI after a period of nine months has passed since commencing their first employment permit in the State. The change of employer applies to the General Employment Permit (GEP) and to the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP). The change is required to be completed as part of pre-employment clearance.
All Permits and Change of Employer applications are processed on the Employment Permits Online.
Some recruitment campaigns may be open to candidates who are not citizens of the EEA, Switzerland, or United Kingdom. You can consult the Critical Skills Occupational List see if your profession is currently eligible under this route.
