Job summary
We are really excited to be able to be recruiting our first Youth Worker to the Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology Service.
We are a dynamic and innovative team who are keen to ensure that the holistic needs of our patients are met. The addition of a Youth Worker will assist us in addressing the emotional welfare of the young people who access our service.
The post holder will join an established multi-disciplinary team who will work closely with the Youth Worker to achieve our ambition.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be hospital based supporting young people in clinic settings, in the wards and day care areas. Additionally there will be need to work alongside the wider Hospital Youth Service for example in attending Youth Club and supporting residential activities.
The Youth Service has a comprehensive programme of support for young people and the Rheumatology Youth Worker is to assist the integration of young people in to the Youth Service.
The Youth Worker will participate in home visits and support young people at diagnosis, and throughout their time with the rheumatology service. They will also assist the transition of young people to adult health services as required.
Young people with rheumatological conditions are encouraged to be independent in the management of their care the Youth Worker is key to assisting this.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To help assess the social, developmental and educational needs of individuals and groups of young people and deliver appropriate programmes and activities.
To establish relationships with key individuals and, as appropriate, parents/carers and siblings.
To work alongside the NUH Youth Forum to create opportunities for young people in Rheumatology Services to participate in service development and actively share their views within the Trust.
To support the management of the transition of young rheumatology patients between paediatric and adults units, using tools such as The Aspire Programme.
To support young peoples development using accreditations such as The AQA Unit Award Scheme.
To encourage young people to self-advocate or advocate on their behalf; working closely with relevant services such as PALS.
To participate in multidisciplinary meetings, reviews etc. providing professional advice on young peoples issues, reporting any relevant information or safeguarding concerns as necessary, making referrals and maintaining appropriate links.
To support young people in their community, if necessary, to help re-establish their normal routines e.g. returning to school. Enable young people to access appropriate community support services such as health, social, educational or legal services. To establish contact and relationships with groups and organisations to help establish young people in their local communities.
Ensure up to date evidence based practice by close liaison with health-based youth work teams and maintaining an awareness of the national youth work agenda.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To help assess the social, developmental and educational needs of individuals and groups of young people and deliver appropriate programmes and activities.
To establish relationships with key individuals and, as appropriate, parents/carers and siblings.
To work alongside the NUH Youth Forum to create opportunities for young people in Rheumatology Services to participate in service development and actively share their views within the Trust.
To support the management of the transition of young rheumatology patients between paediatric and adults units, using tools such as The Aspire Programme.
To support young peoples development using accreditations such as The AQA Unit Award Scheme.
To encourage young people to self-advocate or advocate on their behalf; working closely with relevant services such as PALS.
To participate in multidisciplinary meetings, reviews etc. providing professional advice on young peoples issues, reporting any relevant information or safeguarding concerns as necessary, making referrals and maintaining appropriate links.
To support young people in their community, if necessary, to help re-establish their normal routines e.g. returning to school. Enable young people to access appropriate community support services such as health, social, educational or legal services. To establish contact and relationships with groups and organisations to help establish young people in their local communities.
Ensure up to date evidence based practice by close liaison with health-based youth work teams and maintaining an awareness of the national youth work agenda.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Youth Work Diploma/Degree
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of youth work in a hospital setting
- Experience of working with young people in a wide variety of settings
- Safeguarding knowledge and understanding of role in respect of safeguarding
- Knowledge of consent and confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people with long term health conditions
- Experience of working in Health Care / Hospital Settings
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communicator
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to seek and act upon advice
Desirable
- Effective in crisis work
- Teaching and presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Youth Work Diploma/Degree
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of youth work in a hospital setting
- Experience of working with young people in a wide variety of settings
- Safeguarding knowledge and understanding of role in respect of safeguarding
- Knowledge of consent and confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people with long term health conditions
- Experience of working in Health Care / Hospital Settings
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communicator
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to seek and act upon advice
Desirable
- Effective in crisis work
- Teaching and presentation skills
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).