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.
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.
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years' experience working with children and families, and must have experience in operational management and managing organisational change. Experience of working with LGBTQ+ young people and an understanding of their needs is essential.
This is a temporary position until 30th September 2026
Main duties of the job
A new clinical pathway has been developed, informed by The Cass Review Interim Report, NHS England's interim specification, and the expertise of clinicians across the Northern and Southern Hubs. The service will be delivered by a wide multi-disciplinary team including paediatricians, mental health practitioners, youth workers, nurses, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. Who patients see will depend on their needs.
Children and young people will receive an in-depth assessment and a care plan developed with them and, where appropriate, their families. Interventions may include therapy, family therapy, physical health input, or mental health support, with the team also liaising with local services. The NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service will continue to evolve as evidence develops, so we welcome applicants with a passion for service improvement, audit and research.
The main duties are to provide support to gender-questioning children and young people, safeguarding their emotional and psychological wellbeing, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for them and their families. You will also help raise awareness and understanding of the youth team's work, both internally and externally, ensuring young people feel supported throughout their care journey.
About us
Following the recommendations of The Cass Review Interim Report, two new nationally networked services led by specialist children's tertiary care providers are being established. The Southern Hub, based in London, is delivered by a partnership of Evelina London Children's Hospital (part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust), Great Ormond Street Hospital and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
The Northern Hub is delivered by a partnershipof Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust). This role is based in the Southern Hub.
We are committed to promoting an environment that embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We would like all our families and staff to feel valued and respected because we try to understand and provide for their individual needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- substantial demonstratable experience working with children and families (minimum 3 years)
- Managing organisational change
- Previous experience of developing policies and protocols
- Managing/Leading a range of staff groups
- Experience of working with children or young people who are gender questioning
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding & child protection agenda
- Clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Teacher and/or Practise Development
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
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
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- substantial demonstratable experience working with children and families (minimum 3 years)
- Managing organisational change
- Previous experience of developing policies and protocols
- Managing/Leading a range of staff groups
- Experience of working with children or young people who are gender questioning
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding & child protection agenda
- Clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Teacher and/or Practise Development
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
