Youth Support Coordinator, TYA Cancer Service (6‑month)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Youth Support Coordinator to support teenage and young adult cancer patients aged 13-25, across hospital, home and community settings. This 6-month fixed term/secondment role focuses on emotional, social and developmental support during a pivotal life stage.

You will collaborate with families, clinical teams and external partners to provide age-appropriate care in a regional service, promoting resilience and independent living within the

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in healthcare, community, education, youth work or related settings.
• Understanding impact of serious illness on adolescent development, identity and independence.
• Ability to build relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Comfortable supporting individuals experiencing complex emotions and challenging circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to young people with a cancer diagnosis in hospital, at home and within the community.
• Facilitate opportunities for peer support and connection for young people.
• Support transitions including education, employment, independence and moving into adult care.
• Work with families, clinical teams and external partners to deliver holistic, age-appropriate care.
• Advocate for the needs of teenagers and young adults within healthcare settings.
• Support the Band 4 Youth Support Worker and help develop resilience and wellbeing programmes.

Skills

Youth worker experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Youth Support Coordinator to support teenage and young adult cancer patients aged 13-25, across hospital, home and community settings. This 6-month fixed term/secondment role focuses on emotional, social and developmental support during a pivotal life stage.

You will collaborate with families, clinical teams and external partners to provide age-appropriate care in a regional service, promoting resilience and independent living within the