Youth Participation & Wellbeing Coordinator

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Luton, Dunstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Youth Participation Worker to join the paediatric psychology team in a fixed-term role funded for two years. The post supports children and young people with long‑term conditions, aiming to co‑design services and empower families.

Based in Luton, the role offers part‑time hours (22.5 per week) and a pro‑rata salary within the NHS AfC Band 5 scale. Commitment to inclusive, patient‑centred care is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Child Development or Youth Services.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Degree level education.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the coordination of spaces for young people to meet and be involved in co‑producing events aimed at peer support and early intervention.
• Establish a young people’s advisory group of local residents with lived experience of health conditions.
• Develop and trial pilot projects to support the wellbeing of young people with long‑term conditions.
• Map local resources and engage with community partners and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver planned events and collect outcome data to evidence impact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Engagement of young people

Education

GCSE English and Maths

NVQ Level 3 in Child Development/Youth Services

Degree level education

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Youth Participation Worker to join the paediatric psychology team in a fixed-term role funded for two years. The post supports children and young people with long‑term conditions, aiming to co‑design services and empower families.

Based in Luton, the role offers part‑time hours (22.5 per week) and a pro‑rata salary within the NHS AfC Band 5 scale. Commitment to inclusive, patient‑centred care is essential.