University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity for a Youth Worker to support patients aged 11-18 who access their care at the UHDB Trust. You will be working in a small Youth Team based within the children's hospitals of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. The main aim of the post is to support inpatients and outpatients with a range of health and social issues. You will be required to work across all UHDB sites with some community working to support and empower young people to have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their care. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
Please note there will be 2 stages of interviews for this post for successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
You will contribute to the development of services for young people within the team, ensuring our patients are at the heart of what we do. You will be required to act as an advocate and source of support for young people. You will need to work flexibly to assist with the provision of a varied programme of personal, social and educational developmental activities during the day and evening, face to face, online, independently and in group settings, with due regard for the needs and opinions of young people ensuring their voice is captured and services are tailored to their needs.
Closing Date of Applications: 12th March 2025
Interview Date: 31st March 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB; this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Youth work degree or equivalent qualification.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Experience
* Experience of group work and session development with young people.
* Experience of 1:1 work with young people.
* A good understanding of the importance of capturing CYP Voice.
* Good understanding of the purpose of Youth Work within a hospital setting.
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.
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton, Some community working.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata/per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-W&C-0985
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton, Some community working.
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