Youth Support & Health Play Specialist — Bring Calm to Care

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Greater London seeks a Youth Support Coordinator to enhance the experiences of children and young people in healthcare settings. This role requires a relevant qualification in youth work or as a Health Play Specialist, alongside extensive experience working with youth. Responsibilities include supporting patients in clinic environments, facilitating activities, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will display compassion, emotional resilience, and flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in youth work or registered as a Health Play Specialist.
• Extensive experience with children and young people in healthcare or social settings.
• Ability to use therapeutic techniques creatively.

Responsibilities

• Support patients during clinics to reduce anxiety.
• Create and maintain a child-friendly environment.
• Facilitate group activities and individual therapeutic sessions.
• Supervise junior staff and mentor students.
• Develop skills in organizing staff rotas.

Skills

Compassion

Emotional resilience

Ability to engage with children

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification in youth work

Health Play Specialist qualification

Job description

A leading healthcare trust in Greater London seeks a Youth Support Coordinator to enhance the experiences of children and young people in healthcare settings. This role requires a relevant qualification in youth work or as a Health Play Specialist, alongside extensive experience working with youth. Responsibilities include supporting patients in clinic environments, facilitating activities, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will display compassion, emotional resilience, and flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends.