Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate individual to join the new NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service (London) in the role of Youth Worker.
The Youth Worker role will play an important role in supporting young people and their families through the service. The role will involve managing a caseload of young people with complex needs, and ensure an effective care pathway is taken for individual children and young people, and their families.
For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum. For posts based in outer London the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 15% of the basic salary. Minimum payment of £4,314 and maximum £5,436.
Main duties of the job
The postholder must be a qualified youth worker, or registered nurse.The postholder must have completed a child protection qualification, as well as having completed a relevant Honours degree and be completing a relevant Masters degree.
Applicants must extensive experience working with children and families, and must have experience in operational management and managing organisational change.
This is a part time role, 2 days per week (0.4 WTE). Working day options are Friday and one other (to be agreed and fixed on appointment)
Children and young people will receive an in-depth assessment of their needs, and a care plan will be developed with them and, if needed, those supporting them. Children and young people may be offered a range of care interventions such as therapy, family therapy, physical health support, or mental health support for any identified difficulties they may want help with. The team will also liaise with health professionals in local services nearer to the child or young person.
It is expected that the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service will continue to change and evolve as more learning, research and evidence is developed in this area, and therefore we would encourage applications from individuals with a passion for service improvement, audit and research.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the job are to provide patient support to children and young people who are gender questioning, supporting their journey and experience within the service. Not only will you be looking after the emotional and psychological well-being of children and young people whilst providing a welcoming, safe and secure environment for young people and their families, but you will also be tasked with increasing awareness, understanding and knowledge of the youth teams work and how our services help children and young people during their care journey, both internally and externally
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the job are to provide patient support to children and young people who are gender questioning, supporting their journey and experience within the service. Not only will you be looking after the emotional and psychological well-being of children and young people whilst providing a welcoming, safe and secure environment for young people and their families, but you will also be tasked with increasing awareness, understanding and knowledge of the youth teams work and how our services help children and young people during their care journey, both internally and externally
Person Specification
Culture and Values
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Qualified Youth Worker OR Registered Nurse - Child Branch/RSCN
- Child Protection qualification (minimal Level 3 training), teaching and assessment experience
- Completed relevant Honours degree
- Understanding of relevant national strategy, policy and legislation, and how this relates to the Trust's services
Desirable
- Completed / completing relevant Masters degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial demonstratable experience working with children and families
- Managing organisational change
- Experience of working with LGBTQ+ young people
- Previous experience of developing policies and protocols
- Managing a range of staff groups
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding & child protection agenda
- Clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of working with children or young people who are gender questioning
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practise through maintaining a personal profile of practise competencies
- Ability to negotiate effectively with different disciplines
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
- Professional credibility with multi-professional teams
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to participate in on Call rota
- Able to prioritise objectives and tasks
- Highly professional role model
- Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
- Understanding of equal opportunities
Person Specification
Culture and Values
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Qualified Youth Worker OR Registered Nurse - Child Branch/RSCN
- Child Protection qualification (minimal Level 3 training), teaching and assessment experience
- Completed relevant Honours degree
- Understanding of relevant national strategy, policy and legislation, and how this relates to the Trust's services
Desirable
- Completed / completing relevant Masters degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial demonstratable experience working with children and families
- Managing organisational change
- Experience of working with LGBTQ+ young people
- Previous experience of developing policies and protocols
- Managing a range of staff groups
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding & child protection agenda
- Clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of working with children or young people who are gender questioning
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practise through maintaining a personal profile of practise competencies
- Ability to negotiate effectively with different disciplines
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
- Professional credibility with multi-professional teams
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to participate in on Call rota
- Able to prioritise objectives and tasks
- Highly professional role model
- Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
- Understanding of equal opportunities
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).
