Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
The PEEER Youth service is a growing team of youth workers with a focus on supporting young people living with a Long-term Heath Condition. We currently have youth workers supporting a variety of specialist areas, both here at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and other surrounding hospitals. Youth work within our Long-term health condition teams, began here at UHS within our Renal department, supporting young people living with a kidney condition, sometimes Dialysis and Transplantation. This is an exciting opportunity to step into this team, where youth work is understood and the role within the Multi-Disciplinary team established.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Time management
- Microsoft Office skills
- General IT skills
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Presentation Skills
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Professional Youth work Qualification/Youth Work related Degree or equivalent and relevant experience within Youth work
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Significant experience working with young people
- Good understanding of health issues relating to young people
- Good understanding of social needs of young people
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to child protection and cultural and diversity awareness
- Knowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality
- Knowledge of issues relating to adolescent care
- Understanding of social issues surrounding young people with life changing illness
- Ability to support young people within a clinical environment, occasionally when undergoing treatments and medical proce
Desirable
- Experience working with young people in a hospital or health care setting
- Experience accessing community support services
- Knowledge of local authority policies and procedures
- Ability to present to/facilitate a group.
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: 10 November 2024
