Job summary
CNWL Addictions directorate are proud to be recruiting for a new Children and Young People's (CYP) Health and Wellbeing Service for Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.
We are committed to supporting children and young people (CYP) who experience difficulties in relation to substance use. This role is to work as a member of CYP service within the Boroughs, including partnership working, networking and attending relevant meetings/events.
This exciting and innovative role ofthe Youth Workeris to provide engaging activities and interventions to CYP who have achieved their goals in relation to their health, wellbeing, substance use or nearing completion of their support around someone elses substance use. The role will work closely with our Events Coordinator Apprentice (with Lived Experience) to deliver, primarily group-based but also some 1:1 support,adviceand informationfor CYPwith a focus on exiting support services by building their sense of well-being, self-esteem, identity and integration within the community.
The role should encourage prevention and recognition of the importance of education and healthto protect the CYP from harmandsupportimprovement in their overall lifestyleandpositive health outcomes.
Main duties of the job
- Establish effective relationships with CYP. Using effective, evidence-based approaches and communication skills that identify individuals' interests and empower CYP.
- Assess the needs of CYP, maintaining up-to-date risk assessment and safety planning
- Develop and deliver appropriate social support events, encouraging CYP engagement in peer activities
- Deliver and evaluate 1-1 and group-based interventions for CYP as part of the Youth Group model.
- Coproduce with CYP, educational materials to deliver alongside campaigns and training to external organisations, communities and universal services.
- Use motivation techniques to engage CYP transitioning into universal services.
- Act in a way that supports equality, diversity and the rights of individuals, ensuring practice is in accordance with Trust policies. Identify and take action when own or others' actions undermines equality and diversity.
- To work as a member of and under the supervision of the team.
- To use agreed and established Outcome Monitoring Tools and any other relevant quality measures to support the delivery of contracted service.
- To manage the transfer of individuals between agencies and services.
- To ensure the highest quality of service is delivered, following local and national quality and performance standards, guidance, protocols, procedures and practice guidelines.
- To ensure all work is performed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
About us
CNWL Addictions Directorate are an established, strong and innovative directorate.The Children and Young People's (CYP) Health and Wellbeing Service for Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster is a new service within the Directorate. We havean inclusive, welcoming and supportive culture. There is a visible and supportive management team and a strong emphasis on training and professional development opportunities.
CNWL staff provide integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence and areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and actively encourage involvement to make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
You will have a good understanding of the barriers and issues affecting children and young people and work closely with organisations and services that support or work with children and young people, their family, carers and schools.
You will also link in voluntary sector organisations and the local public health team to deliver preventative health and wellbeing support to children and young people.
They will also signpost to the appropriate services that can meet the needs of CYP. Together with CYP, organisations working with them, schools, parents, family and carers co-design workshops, interventions and come up with solutions to support the wellbeing of CYP. Working with them to develop workshops and sessions that address their needs to support the development of culturally sensitive offers further and improve accessibility of existing offers.
A substantial part of your working time will be spent conducting outreach. Working closely with communities in identifying health and wellbeing needs and supporting the development of services in response to those needs. Part of your role will be seeking the community voice; recognising and addressing concerns around the needs of children and young people.
You will possess good communications skills with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen to others views, respect and value individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
You will have a good understanding of the barriers and issues affecting children and young people and work closely with organisations and services that support or work with children and young people, their family, carers and schools.
You will also link in voluntary sector organisations and the local public health team to deliver preventative health and wellbeing support to children and young people.
They will also signpost to the appropriate services that can meet the needs of CYP. Together with CYP, organisations working with them, schools, parents, family and carers co-design workshops, interventions and come up with solutions to support the wellbeing of CYP. Working with them to develop workshops and sessions that address their needs to support the development of culturally sensitive offers further and improve accessibility of existing offers.
A substantial part of your working time will be spent conducting outreach. Working closely with communities in identifying health and wellbeing needs and supporting the development of services in response to those needs. Part of your role will be seeking the community voice; recognising and addressing concerns around the needs of children and young people.
You will possess good communications skills with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen to others views, respect and value individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Completed Substance Use or Youth Worker related training or equivalent and relevant experience
- Evidence of further training in relation to recovery principles
- Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training
- Knowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality
Desirable
- Motivational Interviewing training
- Any specific training related to young people
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with alcohol/substance users or another comparable field
- An understanding of the complex issues presented by young people and their parents/carers pertaining to their health and social needs
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working with individuals of all ages in a therapeutic/supportive role.
- Experience of delivering groups as well as one-to-one interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working in collaboration with health providers, community service, youth services, mental health & addictions organisations.
Personal
Essential
- Currently lives, studies or works in Brent and has a strong association with these areas.
- Able to build rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Ability to support individuals presenting with challenging needs and vulnerability.
- Able to show compassion and the emotional resilience to manage difficult and upsetting conversations where necessary.
Desirable
- Experience of working with diverse community groups.
- Experience of work with people that might not access traditional mental health clinics/ settings
- Experience of work with people that might not access traditional mental health clinics/ settings
- Ability to work unsupervised, and in prioritising a workload.
Other
Essential
- A preparedness to work flexible hours through prior arrangement as the needs of the job indicate (e.g. some evenings and weekends)
- Ability to travel between locations using own or public transport
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Completed Substance Use or Youth Worker related training or equivalent and relevant experience
- Evidence of further training in relation to recovery principles
- Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training
- Knowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality
Desirable
- Motivational Interviewing training
- Any specific training related to young people
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with alcohol/substance users or another comparable field
- An understanding of the complex issues presented by young people and their parents/carers pertaining to their health and social needs
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working with individuals of all ages in a therapeutic/supportive role.
- Experience of delivering groups as well as one-to-one interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working in collaboration with health providers, community service, youth services, mental health & addictions organisations.
Personal
Essential
- Currently lives, studies or works in Brent and has a strong association with these areas.
- Able to build rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Ability to support individuals presenting with challenging needs and vulnerability.
- Able to show compassion and the emotional resilience to manage difficult and upsetting conversations where necessary.
Desirable
- Experience of working with diverse community groups.
- Experience of work with people that might not access traditional mental health clinics/ settings
- Experience of work with people that might not access traditional mental health clinics/ settings
- Ability to work unsupervised, and in prioritising a workload.
Other
Essential
- A preparedness to work flexible hours through prior arrangement as the needs of the job indicate (e.g. some evenings and weekends)
- Ability to travel between locations using own or public transport
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust
69 Warwick Road
Earls Court, London
SW5 9HB
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
