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Youth Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Rhagfyr 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £37,259.00 i £45,356.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £37259.00 - £45356.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW17 0QT |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9200-25-1323 |
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Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical / TherapeuticTo work primarily with children and young people 11 + years experiencing difficulty in managing hospital admission/procedures, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions. Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group youth work interventions tailored to developmental, emotional and social needs. To use knowledge and understanding of child development to contribute to assessments and overall, long term care planning. Support young people in managing the impact of illness, treatment, and hospitalisation. Liaise with medical, nursing and psychology teams to integrate youth work approaches into care planning. To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions in order to measure childs progress and ensure effectiveness of care planned. Provide early intervention and support for young people presenting with distress, risk or mental health needs, escalating concerns appropriately. Support young people to access community services and continue progress post-discharge. To support children, young people and families or carers under stress and in crisis. Participation and Engagement Develop, lead and sustain a Youth Forum of patients and siblings aged 1118, promoting youth voice and co-production in service improvement. Facilitate regular feedback opportunities for young people to share their experiences and influence service design. Communication and Record KeepingTo establish effective communication, both verbal and written, with all members of the multidisciplinary team in child health and in other departments of the hospital where children and young people are treated. Maintain accurate, timely records in line with Trust policy and information governance standards. Communicate effectively with young people, families, and professionals using age-appropriate and trauma-informed approaches. Promote awareness of youth work and adolescent engagement across the hospital. Leadership, Supervision and Training Provide guidance to students and colleagues on youth engagement and adolescent development. Participate in the supervision of students on placement (e.g. play specialists or student nurses). Engage in supervision, reflective practice and CPD in line with Trust and professional standards. Service Development and Governance Contribute to service audits, evaluations and quality improvement initiatives. Support the development of youth-friendly environments and resources within paediatric areas. Participate in Trust-wide youth participation networks and events.Professional Responsibilities and Professional Ethics Work within the NHS values and Trust safeguarding policies, maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. Respect and respond sensitively to diversity in culture, faith, gender, sexuality and disability. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and adolescent mental health To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and their families, and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.Management To prioritise own caseload in accordance with individual and service needs. To ensure effective planning and safe running of youth forum sessions.