Job summary
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma level qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Youth Work, community work, social sciences)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Youth Work-related Degree
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working with young people in a range of activities and settings
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people in a health and wellbeing context (e.g. teenage pregnancy, drugs advice, sexual health)
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of being involved in audit and evaluation
Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of the purpose of Youth Work within a hospital and community setting
- An understanding of the issues faced by young people with a long term health condition as they transition to adult services
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of the physical, social and emotional development needs of young people
- Knowledge experience and application of current legislation and guidance governing youth work services
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to child protection and cultural diversity awareness
- A clear understanding of the psychosocial impact that coping with a long term health condition has on daily living.
Desirable
- Some knowledge and/or experience of counselling methodology
- Some knowledge of complex health needs
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 October 2026
