Job summary
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the full range of services for children, young people, their families and victims within the remit of the Youth offending Service including representing the service in legal proceedings.
This will involve some extremely high risk decision making and the exercise of a high level of judgement and personal responsibility for the safeguarding of children, young people and protection of the community. expected to work in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures.
The post-holder will be based between Bedford youth offending service base and Woburn Court in Bedford , working to Hybrid Working guidelines which ensure that all co-located workers can be flexible and work in the community, from home or their home agency for a percentage of any given week.
The post-holder will provide assessment and/intervention as appropriate, or onward referral as required, in order that young people may take full advantage of their life chances.
Multi-agency working is a vital component of the role, as is working alongside young people and their families. It is expected that the post-holder will be able to act as a health advocate for the young people referred into the Service.
(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.)
Main duties of the job
To lead on assessing the physical health needs of all children and young people who come into contact with the Youth Offending Service.
To develop and work with appropriate assessment and screening tools applicable to the health needs of young people who offend, focusing on physical needs and highlighting gaps in health care provision to inform service developments.
To contribute to individual care plans to meet the needs of the young person which may contribute to a programme to address offending behaviour and relevant physical health inequalities.
To support young people, families and carers with health issues and emotional and behavioural problems identified from the assessment.
To act as an advocate to the young people and support their decision making.
As part of this role the post-holder will participate in the training and education of other professionals, families and carers in order to highlight the health needs of children and young people
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead on assessing the physical health needs of all children and young people who come into contact with the Youth Offending Service.
To develop and work with appropriate assessment and screening tools applicable to the health needs of young people who offend, focusing on physical needs and highlighting gaps in health care provision to inform service developments.
To contribute to individual care plans to meet the needs of the young person which may contribute to a programme to address offending behaviour and relevant physical health inequalities.
To support young people, families and carers with health issues and emotional and behavioural problems identified from the assessment.
To act as an advocate to the young people and support their decision making.
Evidence and record Assessment, consultation and programme delivery and actions on the YOS case management system.
To support the delivery of group work programmes with young people relating to issues associated with physical health and well-being issues. This may involve briefing colleagues and managers within the service.
To promote effective communication links between all agencies by working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
To work in partnership with other members of the Youth Offending Service (YOS) and in particular the relevant YOS Case Manager who is responsible for the coordination of all services to the young person and their family.
To liaise on an inter/intra agency basis with other professionals in order provide an integrated package of care for the young person linking closely with universal and targeted services as appropriate.
The post-holder would be required to attend internal & external forums, panels and conferences as requested by their YOS line manager in order to share good practice and improve knowledge.
To attend multi-agency meetings on behalf on the YOS/0-19 Service as required.
The post holder will be expected at times to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the service.
The post holder will also be required to engage in outreach activities when necessary including attending police stations and courts for issues relating to health. Robust communication is essential with services who may come into contact with young people outside of these hours e.g. Police, Duty social workers, Accident and Emergency to allow follow up by the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead on assessing the physical health needs of all children and young people who come into contact with the Youth Offending Service.
To develop and work with appropriate assessment and screening tools applicable to the health needs of young people who offend, focusing on physical needs and highlighting gaps in health care provision to inform service developments.
To contribute to individual care plans to meet the needs of the young person which may contribute to a programme to address offending behaviour and relevant physical health inequalities.
To support young people, families and carers with health issues and emotional and behavioural problems identified from the assessment.
To act as an advocate to the young people and support their decision making.
Evidence and record Assessment, consultation and programme delivery and actions on the YOS case management system.
To support the delivery of group work programmes with young people relating to issues associated with physical health and well-being issues. This may involve briefing colleagues and managers within the service.
To promote effective communication links between all agencies by working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
To work in partnership with other members of the Youth Offending Service (YOS) and in particular the relevant YOS Case Manager who is responsible for the coordination of all services to the young person and their family.
To liaise on an inter/intra agency basis with other professionals in order provide an integrated package of care for the young person linking closely with universal and targeted services as appropriate.
The post-holder would be required to attend internal & external forums, panels and conferences as requested by their YOS line manager in order to share good practice and improve knowledge.
To attend multi-agency meetings on behalf on the YOS/0-19 Service as required.
The post holder will be expected at times to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the service.
The post holder will also be required to engage in outreach activities when necessary including attending police stations and courts for issues relating to health. Robust communication is essential with services who may come into contact with young people outside of these hours e.g. Police, Duty social workers, Accident and Emergency to allow follow up by the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- SPCHN
- NMC registration
- Adult or paediatric nurse
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- practice assessor / 998 or equivalent
- Masters level degree
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience as SCPHN
- Community experience
- Health needs assessment and identification experience in relation to older childrenn
- Evidence of multi disciplinary working
- Experience of supporting students and other learners
Desirable
- Knowledge of youth justice system
- Experience of facilitation clinical supervision
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Understanding of the NHS and current health policies and priorities
- Ability to Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Able to research, understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice development
- Written and oral communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and their parents/carers. Has critical reasoning and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
- Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults
- In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down
Desirable
- SystmOne experience
- Ability to identify/develop health promotion activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- SPCHN
- NMC registration
- Adult or paediatric nurse
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- practice assessor / 998 or equivalent
- Masters level degree
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience as SCPHN
- Community experience
- Health needs assessment and identification experience in relation to older childrenn
- Evidence of multi disciplinary working
- Experience of supporting students and other learners
Desirable
- Knowledge of youth justice system
- Experience of facilitation clinical supervision
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Understanding of the NHS and current health policies and priorities
- Ability to Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Able to research, understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice development
- Written and oral communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and their parents/carers. Has critical reasoning and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
- Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults
- In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down
Desirable
- SystmOne experience
- Ability to identify/develop health promotion activities.
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).
