Paediatric Diabetes Family Support Worker | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485.00- £30,162.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7697556/188-CL161225 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people and their families living with diabetes?
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Paediatric Diabetes Family Support Worker to join our Paediatric Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team which includes Consultants, Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialists, Dietitians, and Clinical Psychologists.
You will provide personalised support to children and young people with diabetes, and their families, both in hospital and community settings.
You will play a vital role in promoting well-being, independence, and positive lifestyle choices, while helping families navigate challenges related to health, education, housing, and social care.
Reports to Lead Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Lead Clinical Psychologist.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Essential:
Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and Maths
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Care or equivalent
Evidence of recent learning or development in health
You will require:
1. Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact appropriately with patients, relatives, team members and other staff groups.
2. The ability to work flexibly across core hours (and on rare occasions, outside core hours) during the week to meet the needs of the service.
3. To travel between hospital and community bases such as patients homes, community hubs and between hospital sites.
4. Experience in working with children, young people, or families in a health, social care, or community setting, including the provision of holistic and tailored support.
Desired:
Keen to learn new skills and develop
Experience of working within a team
Experience of providing direct patient care
This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026