Job summary
Applications are invited for a Youth Worker who will advocate for the needs and rights of young adult patients (15-25 years old) within Kidney Services in South East Wales, based at University Hospital of Wales.
The post holder will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team within the Nephrology and Transplant services to deliver a supportive youth work service designed specifically around the needs of children, young people and young adults with kidney disease.
The post holder will be exposed to all aspects within renal medicine, including renal replacement therapy (haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal transplantation) and various sub-specialities within the field of renal.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will effectively deliver youth support to young adults within the Adult Nephrology and Transplant Service, including those teenagers requiring support whilst in the transitioning processes aged 15+. The position will require the ability to work unsupervised and exercise initiative in the co-ordination of their duties. This will include the development of youth work services within the service through identified project aims. The post holder will provide a wide range of appropriate recreational activities to enable young people to develop cognitive, social and emotional skills throughout the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
- To assess the social, developmental, educational and health needs of individual young people within the Nephrology and Transplant service and deliver appropriate programmes and activities.
- To establish professional relationships with key individuals and as appropriate parent/carers and siblings.
- To participate in the multidisciplinary team using specific skills to contribute to the care and understanding of young people, their families and carers.
- To establish strong relationships with appropriate professionals within the Adult and Paediatric clinical specialist teams and partnership organisations relevant to the role.
- To create opportunities for young people to participate in service development and actively share their views within the service.
- To support the management of the transition of young renal patients between paediatric and adult services and work in partnership with the specialist teams.
- To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, reviews etc providing professional advice on adolescent issues, reporting any relevant information or concerns as necessary, making referrals and maintaining appropriate links.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
- To assess the social, developmental, educational and health needs of individual young people within the Nephrology and Transplant service and deliver appropriate programmes and activities.
- To establish professional relationships with key individuals and as appropriate parent/carers and siblings.
- To participate in the multidisciplinary team using specific skills to contribute to the care and understanding of young people, their families and carers.
- To establish strong relationships with appropriate professionals within the Adult and Paediatric clinical specialist teams and partnership organisations relevant to the role.
- To create opportunities for young people to participate in service development and actively share their views within the service.
- To support the management of the transition of young renal patients between paediatric and adult services and work in partnership with the specialist teams.
- To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, reviews etc providing professional advice on adolescent issues, reporting any relevant information or concerns as necessary, making referrals and maintaining appropriate links.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and Diploma qualification in Youth Work, Psychology or Social Work
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Additional qualifications and/or training relating to youth work management and leadership
- Accreditation Training e.g AQA Unit Award Scheme
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
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to Safeguarding
- Organisational and time management skills; able to work on own initiative
- Experience of evaluating projects and monitoring outcomes
- Knowledge of issues relating to adolescent care and transition Skills in training other members of staff, students and volunteers
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families
- Experience of working with young people from a variety of backgrounds in either a healthcare setting or a youth and community setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, other NHS staff, patients and relatives
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Professional attitude, confident and self-motivated
- Ability to network with a variety of organisations and build partnerships
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and Diploma qualification in Youth Work, Psychology or Social Work
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Additional qualifications and/or training relating to youth work management and leadership
- Accreditation Training e.g AQA Unit Award Scheme
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
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to Safeguarding
- Organisational and time management skills; able to work on own initiative
- Experience of evaluating projects and monitoring outcomes
- Knowledge of issues relating to adolescent care and transition Skills in training other members of staff, students and volunteers
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families
- Experience of working with young people from a variety of backgrounds in either a healthcare setting or a youth and community setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, other NHS staff, patients and relatives
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Professional attitude, confident and self-motivated
- Ability to network with a variety of organisations and build partnerships
Desirable
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).
