Job summary We are looking for an Enthusiastic and motivated Youth work to join the Paediatric Play & Youth service at Kings. You will need a Youth worker qualification and have experience in working with young people in a youth setting post qualification. The post holder will work with young people on the paediatric wards to deliver regular group and individual activity sessions. You will use evidence based practice to access, plan and evaluate therapeutic interventions. The post holder is to work with and support young people to meet their individual needs in managing a hospital admission, provide opportunities to understand and navigate around conditions and issues relating to illness and treatment. You will advocate to ensure the young person voice is heard and that they are involved in the decision making process that affect them to develop independence in health care management and empower to take responsibility for themselves and develop confidence You should have excellent communications skills, requiring a high degree of empathy, understanding, diplomacy, honesty, integrity and sensitivity. You will need to have experience of working well within a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining confidentiality throughout. You must be able to accurately document all patient interventions on the patient's electronic notes. You will need an understanding of the differing needs of patients with additional and special needs. Main duties of the job To ensure a high standard of recreation services for young people within the paediatric services To support young people who access hospital services. To empower young people enabling them to have their voices heard and influence decision making at various levels. To facilitate a diverse range of personal and social development opportunities and a smooth transition into adult services. To maintain the Youth room as a suitable environment for young people. About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum including HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-CAX-7009798 Job locations King's College Hospital Denmark Hill LONDON SE5 9RS Job description Job responsibilities To create an environment appropriate to having regard for young peoples physical, psychological and social well-being and their family. To assess, implement and evaluate recreational programmes of individual young people including the occasional external social activity when funding allows. To liaise with other members of the healthcare team in the management of the adolescent his/her family in the hospital and the community. To ensure specific documented goal orientated therapeutic and recreation games are carried out. To involve the family and the multidisciplinary team where appropriate in the young persons recreation activities/programme. To offer professional advice and support on youth related matters. To provide the appropriate remedial recreation to aid recovery, helping the young person to gain confidence, independence and self-esteem. Have knowledge and an understanding and awareness of the special needs of the young person with a medical condition. To select/recommend appropriate recreational material to meet the needs of the identified patient group To manage resources within agreed limits. To liaise and work effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary team, particularly other youth teams, health play specialists, school teachers, nurses and psychologists. To liaise and co-operate with the Play Co-coordinator/Health Play Specialists on a regular basis to share information about patient related and relevant issues. To be aware of health and safety policy and the impact on aspects of the adolescent service. To demonstrate knowledge of child protection policies and procedures and the ability to protect children from harm. To demonstrate effective time management to meet the services needs. To maintain records of activity and provide reports as required. To support activity to raise the profile of the post and the Variety Childrens Hospital. To report promptly to the appropriate ward manger/nurse in charge, any relevant information concerning the well-being of the young person. To be responsible for mentoring/supervising students. Job description Job responsibilities To create an environment appropriate to having regard for young peoples physical, psychological and social well-being and their family. To assess, implement and evaluate recreational programmes of individual young people including the occasional external social activity when funding allows. To liaise with other members of the healthcare team in the management of the adolescent his/her family in the hospital and the community. To ensure specific documented goal orientated therapeutic and recreation games are carried out. To involve the family and the multidisciplinary team where appropriate in the young persons recreation activities/programme. To offer professional advice and support on youth related matters. To provide the appropriate remedial recreation to aid recovery, helping the young person to gain confidence, independence and self-esteem. Have knowledge and an understanding and awareness of the special needs of the young person with a medical condition. To select/recommend appropriate recreational material to meet the needs of the identified patient group To manage resources within agreed limits. To liaise and work effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary team, particularly other youth teams, health play specialists, school teachers, nurses and psychologists. To liaise and co-operate with the Play Co-coordinator/Health Play Specialists on a regular basis to share information about patient related and relevant issues. To be aware of health and safety policy and the impact on aspects of the adolescent service. To demonstrate knowledge of child protection policies and procedures and the ability to protect children from harm. To demonstrate effective time management to meet the services needs. To maintain records of activity and provide reports as required. To support activity to raise the profile of the post and the Variety Childrens Hospital. To report promptly to the appropriate ward manger/nurse in charge, any relevant information concerning the well-being of the young person. To be responsible for mentoring/supervising students. Person Specification Qualification and experience Essential Registered Youth Work degree or equivalent Professional Qualification/ Health Play Specialist Foundation Degree with Youth Work experience Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge in providing the appropriate remedial recreation to aid recovery, helping the young person to gain confidence, independence and self-esteem. Ability to work with and provide a service and environment appropriate to having regard for the young person's physical, psychological and social effects on the young person and their family Desirable Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families Evidence of contribution to policy and practice changes e.g., arising from audits or audits/complaints. Person Specification Qualification and experience Essential Registered Youth Work degree or equivalent Professional Qualification/ Health Play Specialist Foundation Degree with Youth Work experience Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge in providing the appropriate remedial recreation to aid recovery, helping the young person to gain confidence, independence and self-esteem. Ability to work with and provide a service and environment appropriate to having regard for the young person's physical, psychological and social effects on the young person and their family Desirable Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families Evidence of contribution to policy and practice changes e.g., arising from audits or audits/complaints. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address King's College Hospital Denmark Hill LONDON SE5 9RS Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)