Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning Youth Service at Nottingham Children's Hospital as a Youth Worker in the Children and Young People's Kidney Network.
We require a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional who is passionate about working with young people in line with a Youth Work Curriculum, for young people living with long-term health conditions.
The Youth Worker will work as part of a multi-professional team caring for young people with long term kidney conditions. The successful candidate will work closely with the hospital youth service to deliver opportunities that contribute to positive healthcare transition for the young people at Nottingham Children's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To deliver an appropriate youth work programme for young people living with long-term kidney conditions, and attending Nottingham Children's Hospital, in accordance with the principles and values of youth work and the changing needs of the young people.
To participate in accreditation opportunities for young people engaging in the Youth Service and those attending Nottingham Children's Hospital.
To contribute to the development of healthcare transition services and to act as an advocate and source of support for young patients at Nottingham University Hospitals.
To effectively record the achievements and outcomes of the work undertaken throughout each year.
To participate as a professional member of the Youth Service and contribute to the care of the patients of the Trust, relating to their all round cultural and diversity, developmental and emotional needs.
About us
The Children's renal and urology service at QMC is the hub for the EMEESY children's kidney network (www.emeesy.nhs.uk) which cares for young people with kidney disease across a large geographical area. Our award-winning Youth Service supports young people ( from 11-24) living with a wide range of long-term medical conditions and disabilities in both children's and adult services.
The Youth Service aims to provide:
- SUPPORT for young people who access hospital services, giving them places to go, positive activities to do and someone to talk to
- EMPOWERMENT, enabling young people to have their voices heard and influence decision-making at various levels of the Trust
- OPPORTUNITY, providing a diverse range of personal and social development opportunities and a smooth transition into adult services, delivered by a skilled workforce
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Youth Worker will play a vital role within the Youth Team, as well as working closely with the renal service to deliver opportunities that contribute to positive healthcare support and transition for the young people at Nottingham Childrens Hospital.
The ideal candidate will stay up-to-date with Youth Work Practice and accreditation opportunities and be able to demonstrate positive outcomes within their practice.
A Youth Work degree and a wealth of experience of working with young people within a wide range of settings is essential. The successful applicant will be required to work some evenings and weekends, along with Youth Work residentials.
Please see job descriptionfor more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Youth Worker will play a vital role within the Youth Team, as well as working closely with the renal service to deliver opportunities that contribute to positive healthcare support and transition for the young people at Nottingham Childrens Hospital.
The ideal candidate will stay up-to-date with Youth Work Practice and accreditation opportunities and be able to demonstrate positive outcomes within their practice.
A Youth Work degree and a wealth of experience of working with young people within a wide range of settings is essential. The successful applicant will be required to work some evenings and weekends, along with Youth Work residentials.
Please see job descriptionfor more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Youth work degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering youth work practice with young people in a variety of settings
- Good understanding of the purpose of Youth Work in a hospital setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, volunteers, other NHS staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to work as part of a team
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of problem solving skills
- Effective in planning, implementation and decision making
Desirable
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Excellent time-management skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Youth work degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering youth work practice with young people in a variety of settings
- Good understanding of the purpose of Youth Work in a hospital setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, volunteers, other NHS staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to work as part of a team
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of problem solving skills
- Effective in planning, implementation and decision making
Desirable
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Excellent time-management skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).