Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
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.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
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
- Contribute to own personal development
- Previous experience in a clinical environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact appropriately with patients, relatives, team members and other staff groups
- Ability to work flexibly across core hours during the week and weekends to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to travel between hospital and community bases may be required. The individual may be expected to visit patients at home and in community hubs as well as between the hospital sites
Desirable
- Keen to learn new skills and develop
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of providing direct patient care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 05 January 2026
