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Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
A good understanding of the purpose of Youth Work within a hospital and community setting
- Knowledge
An understanding of the issues faced by young people with a long term health condition as they transition to adult services
- Knowledge
A thorough knowledge and understanding of the physical, social and emotional development needs of young people
- Knowledge
Knowledge experience and application of current legislation and guidance governing youth work services
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to child protection and cultural diversity awareness
- Knowledge
A clear understanding of the psychosocial impact that coping with a long term health condition has on daily living.
- Experience
Post qualification experience of working with young people in a range of activities and settings
- Qualifications
Diploma level qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Youth Work, community work, social sciences)
- Qualifications
Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Some knowledge and/or experience of counselling methodology
- Knowledge
Some knowledge of complex health needs
- Experience
Experience of working with young people in a health and wellbeing context (e.g. teenage pregnancy, drugs advice, sexual health)
- Experience
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience
Experience of being involved in audit and evaluation
- Qualifications
Youth Work-related Degree
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated youth worker to join the innovative Barts Health NHS Trust High Risk Young Adult Service. This mobile service will comprise a Clinical psychologist, Social workers Youth Workers supporting clinical teams looking after young people living with a long-term health condition.
These exciting new posts have been developed to improve care and outcomes for young people (age 16-25) living with a long-term health condition across North East London. The post holder will support young adults and their families who may be struggling with a range of difficulties related to living with diabetes, as they make the transition from paediatric care to adult services. The work will mainly be with young adults living with diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease.
As these are new posts, the post holders will have scope to develop the service, with the support of more senior colleagues and in collaboration with service users, and to take a leading role in the future of young people services across North East London.
The post will involve cross site working across Barts health and North East London communities: Mile End Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, and St Bartholomews Hospital and Homerton.
This varied post will involve engaging and supporting young people (age 16-25) and their families, advocating for them, and facilitating their access to medical care.
Main duties of the job
To provide targeted support to young people living with a long-term condition, supporting them to have an increasing role in managing their own care. To participate in the multi-disciplinary team using specific skills to contribute to the care and understanding of the young person, their families and carers. To encourage and help to develop a peer group network of support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Youth Worker with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Worker role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inc. The contract type is 30 months (Although this position is a 30 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 30 months.). The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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