Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate Youth Worker to join the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service in London. This part-time role involves supporting young people and their families through complex needs, managing care pathways, and collaborating with health professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in youth work or related fields, with a commitment to service improvement and inclusivity. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Qualified youth worker, registered nurse, qualified social worker, or teacher.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient support to children and young people who are gender questioning.
• Look after emotional and psychological well-being of children and young people.

Skills

Operational management

Child protection

Experience with children and families

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

Honours degree

Masters degree (in progress)

Child protection qualification

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and compassionate individual to join the new NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service (London) in the role of Youth Worker.

The Youth Worker role will play an important role in supporting young people and their families through the service. The role will involve managing a caseload of young people with complex needs, and ensure an effective care pathway is taken for individual children and young people, and their families.

For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746. For posts based in outer London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 15% of the basic salary, with a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum of £5,436.

Main duties of the job

The postholder must be a qualified youth worker, or registered nurse, or qualified social worker, or qualified teacher, or qualified health play specialist. The postholder must have completed a child protection qualification, as well as having completed a relevant Honours degree and be completing a relevant Masters degree.

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years' experience working with children and families, and must have experience in operational management and managing organisational change.

This is a part-time role, 2 days per week (WTE). Working day options are Monday, Wednesday, or Friday (to be agreed and fixed on appointment).

Children and young people will receive an in-depth assessment of their needs, and a care plan will be developed with them and, if needed, those supporting them. Children and young people may be offered a range of care interventions such as therapy, family therapy, physical health support, or mental health support for any identified difficulties they may want help with. The team will also liaise with health professionals in local services nearer to the child or young person.

It is expected that the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service will continue to change and evolve as more learning, research, and evidence are developed in this area, and therefore we would encourage applications from individuals with a passion for service improvement, audit, and research.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent, and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status, or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and executive-supported BAME, LGBT+, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues, and a common background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values, and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The main duties of the job are to provide patient support to children and young people who are gender questioning, supporting their journey and experience within the service. You will look after the emotional and psychological well-being of children and young people while providing a welcoming, safe, and secure environment for young people and their families. Additionally, you will work to increase awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the youth team's work and how our services help children and young people during their care journey, both internally and externally.

Person specification

Culture and Values

• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
• Qualified Youth Worker OR Registered Nurse - Child Branch/RSCN OR qualified social worker OR qualified teacher
• Child Protection qualification (minimal Level 3 training), teaching and assessment experience
• Understanding of relevant national strategy, policy, and legislation, and how this relates to the Trust's services

Experience/Knowledge

• Operational management experience in an acute hospital
• Substantial demonstrable experience working with children and families (minimum 3 years)
• Managing organisational change
• Teacher and/or Practice Development
• Previous experience of developing policies and protocols
• Managing a range of staff groups
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding & child protection agenda
• Clinical governance and risk management
• Experience of working with children or young people who are gender questioning

Skills/Abilities

• Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of practice competencies
• Ability to negotiate effectively with different disciplines
• Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
• Professional credibility with multi-professional teams
• Able to manage time effectively
• Able to participate in on-call rota
• Able to prioritise objectives and tasks
• Highly professional role model
• Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation