Job summary
Core objectives of the Youth Worker
The post holder will:
contribute to the development of services for children and young people, up to the age of 25, at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital;
act as an advocate and source of support for young people within the hospital for both patients and young people within the staff group;
work flexibly to assist with the provision of a varied programme of support with due regard for the needs and opinions of young people;
participate as a professional member of the Youth Service and contribute to the care and support of young patients and staff within the Trust;
support ensuring the clinic environment is young people friendly and stimulating;
ensure staff working within the Trust have the support required by working closed with the Workforce, OD and Education leads.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To assess the social, developmental and educational needs of individuals and groups of young people accessing ROH services (both patients and staff) and help deliver appropriate programmes and activities.
2. To establish relationships with key individuals and, as appropriate, parents/carers, siblings, youth workforce and community.
3. To establish and lead the ROH Youth Forum to create opportunities for young people to participate and actively share their views within the Trust.
4. To support the management of the transition of young people between paediatric and adult services and work in partnership with the Transition CNS.
5. To encourage young people to self-advocate or advocate on their behalf; working closely with relevant services such as PALS.
6. To document, report and act on/escalate any concerns relating to needs assessment and child protection or safeguarding issues as appropriate.
7. To support children, young people and families to identify risks/vulnerabilities they may be experiencing, including completing Early Help Assessment plans, referrals to partnership agencies, liaising with internal/external professionals and signposting for support.
8. To offer advice and information to patient and staff relating to social issues such as risk-taking behaviour, signposting, education, finances etc.
About us
9. Enable young people to access appropriate community support services such as health, social, educational or legal services. To establish contact and relationships with groups or organisations to help establish young people in their local communities.
10. Ensure up to date evidence-based practice by close liaison with community youth work teams and maintaining an awareness of the national youth work agenda.
11. To provide tailored support for young people of all ages and their families during their admission to hospital, throughout their stay and discharge planning.
12. To work collaboratively within the ICS and system-wide networks.
13. To maintain confidentiality and have an awareness of how to deal with sensitive or complex information.
14. To utilise interpersonal and communication skills when receiving highly complex or highly emotive information.
15. To have an awareness of basic IT skills and be able to perform the physical skill of using a keyboard.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Please see Job Description & Person Specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Please see Job Description & Person Specification attached
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- Registered Youth Work Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Accreditation training
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial 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
- Experience of delivering accredited Youth Work Programmes
- Experience of working in multi-professional teams
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to Safeguarding
- Knowledge of issues relating to adolescent care and transition
- Experience of evaluating projects and monitoring outcomes
- Skills in delivering training to multi-disciplinary teams; students and volunteers
- Experience of leading youth forums
Desirable
- Experience in supervising volunteers
- Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families
- Experience of acquiring external funding
- Able to work on own initiative
- Experience of setting up youth forums
- Experience of working with young people with learning disabilites
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional attitude, confident and self-motivated
- Able to seek and act upon advice
- Ability to network with a variety of organisations
- Effective in planning, implementation and decision making
- Generates new ideas and recommendations
Desirable
- Experience of effective leadership
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- Registered Youth Work Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Accreditation training
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial 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
- Experience of delivering accredited Youth Work Programmes
- Experience of working in multi-professional teams
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to Safeguarding
- Knowledge of issues relating to adolescent care and transition
- Experience of evaluating projects and monitoring outcomes
- Skills in delivering training to multi-disciplinary teams; students and volunteers
- Experience of leading youth forums
Desirable
- Experience in supervising volunteers
- Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families
- Experience of acquiring external funding
- Able to work on own initiative
- Experience of setting up youth forums
- Experience of working with young people with learning disabilites
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional attitude, confident and self-motivated
- Able to seek and act upon advice
- Ability to network with a variety of organisations
- Effective in planning, implementation and decision making
- Generates new ideas and recommendations
Desirable
- Experience of effective leadership
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol Road
Northfield
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
