# Paediatric Diabetes Family Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-diabetes-family-support-worker/4f48ae64-7495-4735-bbe2-ca81af26c4c7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-diabetes-family-support-worker/4f48ae64-7495-4735-bbe2-ca81af26c4c7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Doncaster - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Pro Rata Per Annum - **Contract type:** 9 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Part time - 26.25 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T12:01:02.042Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/DONCASTER/Doncaster_Bassetlaw_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v7912406 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7912406?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dbth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Paediatric Diabetes Team, supporting children and young people across hospital and community settings. You'll play a key role in delivering specialist care, helping families implement and manage diabetes technology, and providing hands-on support in clinics, schools, and homes. This vacancy is for a Family support worker on each site- Doncaster and Bassetlaw both on a fixed term basis Strong IT skills and experience in paediatric care are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively--especially in languages spoken within the local community. You'll assist with device downloads, troubleshoot tech issues, and help set up drop-in clinics. Your work will also involve supporting emotional and social development through therapeutic activities. This role requires excellent communication, sound judgement, and the ability to work across professional boundaries to educate and empower families throughout their diabetes journey. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with children and young people, helping them actively engage with their diabetes care. This role involves working across both hospital and community settings, offering personalised support to patients and their families. A key part of the role is to motivate and empower children, parents, and carers to improve their health and wellbeing. You will work as a diabetes family support workers and identify families from the low income areas who are not currently on CGM or pump technology and work with the CYA and their families to find creative solutions to remove barriers. Working in this role you will help reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for children and young adults with diabetes In clinic, the post holder will assist with downloading insulin pumps and other diabetes technology, providing timely feedback on any issues or concerns to support effective care and decision-making. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. ## Job Details We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Paediatric Diabetes Team, supporting children and young people across hospital and community settings. You'll play a key role in delivering specialist care, helping families implement and manage diabetes technology, and providing hands-on support in clinics, schools, and homes. This vacancy is for a Family support worker on each site- Doncaster and Bassetlaw both on a fixed term basis Strong IT skills and experience in paediatric care are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively--especially in languages spoken within the local community. You'll assist with device downloads, troubleshoot tech issues, and help set up drop-in clinics. Your work will also involve supporting emotional and social development through therapeutic activities. This role requires excellent communication, sound judgement, and the ability to work across professional boundaries to educate and empower families throughout their diabetes journey. ## Job Description The post holder will work closely with children and young people, helping them actively engage with their diabetes care. This role involves working across both hospital and community settings, offering personalised support to patients and their families. A key part of the role is to motivate and empower children, parents, and carers to improve their health and wellbeing. You will work as a diabetes family support workers and identify families from the low income areas who are not currently on CGM or pump technology and work with the CYA and their families to find creative solutions to remove barriers. Working in this role you will help reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for children and young adults with diabetes In clinic, the post holder will assist with downloading insulin pumps and other diabetes technology, providing timely feedback on any issues or concerns to support effective care and decision-making. ## Responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Significant experience of working with children, young adults and families - Experience in designing and running a range of patients engagement activities **Desirable** - Experience as a diabetes family support worker - Experience in working with children, young people, or families in a health, social care, or community setting - Knowledge of paediatric diabetes technology ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and Maths, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Care or equivalent - Hold Full UK driving license and have access to own vehicle to be used for work - Evidence of recent learning or development in health **Desirable** - IT qualification ### Personal Attributes & Skills **Essential** - Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with colleagues, parents and children & young adults ## Documents - [the dbth way (pdf, 409.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2213) - [join team dbth (pdf, 654.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1738) - [272-7912406 jd & ps (pdf, 717.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10337338) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 752.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1737) - [health & wellbeing - staff benefits (pdf, 214.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2222) - [acceptable usage of ai - recruitment dbth (pdf, 456.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2381) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.