Main area: Youth Worker Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes some out of hours and occasional weekend working. Service provides some residentials and trips for young people therefore staff are required to attend these.)
Job ref: 320-W&C-0985
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby hospital and Queens hospital Burton, Some community working
Town: Derby
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata/ per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
Interview date: 31/03/2025
Youth Worker
Band 5
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.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme: To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Job overview
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 aged 11-18 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
Working for our organisation
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
Key Facts:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Qualifications
* Youth work degree or equivalent qualification
* Full UK driving licence and access to 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
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.
Application numbers
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you have read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.
Name: Eleanor Gambini
Job title: Senior Youth Worker
Email address: eleanor.gambini@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01332 785805
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Recruitment Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Telephone: 01332 788466
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