1. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Work independently/alongside psychology to identify physical and psychosocial needs of the family and contribute to the development of individualised plans of care to address needs. Encourage and supervise the interaction of young people with activities, using motivational approaches. To provide education, advice and support the child and family in order to make appropriate lifestyle choices to promote health, well-being and minimise biopsychosocial complications of excess weight. To support and liaise with external agencies to provide quality care for patients. Work with external agencies to provide appropriate activities within both hospital and the community to meet the needs of this patient group. To keep records of the numbers and types of patients receiving recreational services/input and to assess social and emotional capabilities before and after intervention. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings. To assist young people to develop links and contacts with other young people with complications of excess weight. To work collaboratively with other family support workers in the UK, working alongside other professionals to offer an alternative view to working with young people. Initiate and use risk assessments where required for activities within clinic and in the community. Initiate, plan, co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate work which broadens access to social activities for young people. To develop and maintain a close working relationship with people from the community as well as with those involved in other elements of the teams work. Empower and support the family to identify a personal health plan with SMART goals and coaching support behavioural changes to achieve and maintain these. Help individuals identify how their behaviour and context may affect their health and well-being. Contribute to the reduction of inequalities in health through promoting and supporting people to develop healthier behaviours in the lifestyle in the context of their own and local services. To account for culture and spiritual requirement needs of the patient and family to promote equity, diversity, privacy and dignity. Assisting in the support of families in distressing situations Act as an advocate for child and family. Help parents relatives and friends to communicate their needs and overcome potential language barriers and cultural difference. Support and empower children, young people, and families to make appropriate choices about their care and ensure that these choices are respected.