Diabetes Youth Transition & Engagement Specialist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Paediatric Diabetes Youth Worker to support young people with diabetes during their transition to adult services. This role involves working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance young people's self-care behaviors and navigate healthcare systems. Key responsibilities include maintaining relationships with patients, supervising transition clinics, and coordinating supportive activities. Candidates should have a professional qualification in Youth Work and experience with young people in healthcare settings.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in health care or community settings.
• Previous experience as a youth worker in a Diabetes team.
• Knowledge of hospitalisation effects on young individuals.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain relationships with patients and caregivers.
• Supervise patients attending transition clinics.
• Coordinate and supervise social support networks.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Comfortable working with Children & Young People

Experience in research

Education

A Professional Qualification in Youth Work

Job description

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Paediatric Diabetes Youth Worker to support young people with diabetes during their transition to adult services. This role involves working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance young people's self-care behaviors and navigate healthcare systems. Key responsibilities include maintaining relationships with patients, supervising transition clinics, and coordinating supportive activities. Candidates should have a professional qualification in Youth Work and experience with young people in healthcare settings.