Job summary
- Main area
- Children & Young Person's Diabetes Youth Worker
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6457427-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Youth Worker
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking to welcome a dynamic and innovative Youth Worker within the Children and Young Person’s Diabetes service. This fantastic opportunity will expand the care and engagement we have with our young people aged 11-19 years old as they move through their adolescent to adult life path.
Our team provides specialist paediatric diabetes support, education and advice to children, young people and their families with diabetes. Previous experience in Paediatric diabetes care is desirable but not essential as in-house education will be provided.
The role is a 1 year fixed term post for 22.5 hours/week Monday- Friday (potential for weekend/evening work) – Flexible working hours acknowledging that youth work may involve tailoring working hours to the young people’s requirements.
The role involves providing consistent care to the patients & families on our caseload and may include both in and out of hospital engagement. You will work to manage change in a positive and effective way and show flexibility within the role requirements.
Post holders are required to organise their own travel arrangements to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a vital role in the development and implementation of our transition service. To walk alongside our young people as they progress (transition) out of paediatric diabetes care and integrate into the young adult service. By supporting young people, we aim to understand and grow their strengths and skills, empower them to take action, and facilitate positive change relating to individual health needs.
The post holder will devise and develop ways in which peer support can be achieved. Be involved in supporting a range of age appropriate recreational/youth work activities. Provide outreach to young people struggling to engage with health services. Work to ensure the clinic environment is young person friendly and meets their needs.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Youth Worker you will use your experience of working with children and young people (11-19years) to:
- Support young people to understand and grow their strengths and skills, empowering them to take action, and facilitating positive change relating to their individual health needs (Diabetes and related challenges).
- Work with a range of colleagues to grow and enhance our engagement with young people, creating opportunities for future development of processes and pathways within diabetes care.
- Work alongside the paediatric and adult diabetes team to jointly develop and deliver an agreed project plan focused on Transition of care from paediatric to adult health services. Working to meet the requirements of funders and local team priorities, that is in line with UHS processes and policies.
- To act as an advocate and source of support for young people whose care is maintained under the RACH Children and Young Person’s Diabetes Team, and the relevant adult services.
- To work flexibly to assist with the provision of a varied programme of personal, social and educational developmental activities with due regard for the needs and opinions of young people. This may include evenings, weekends.
Person specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Youth Work degree or equivalent Professional Qualification
- Experience of working with young people in a variety of settings
- Manage workload independently
- IT skills: PowerPoint, Excel, able to access and search the internet for appropriate evidence. Able to use E-mail Data entry skills.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with young people in a healthcare/hospital setting.
- Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families.
- Able to drive for a variety of distances.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Yvonne Stone
- Job title
- Children Diabetes Clinical Nurse specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07787531991
- Additional information
Juliette Sacre - Team Co-ordinator Children & Young Person's Diabetes Team - 01273 523140
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