Youth Worker for Children, Young People and Families

Youth Worker for Children, Young People and Families

Job key details
Grade: NHS AfC Band 4 –

Contract:

Permanent –

Hours:

Full time 37.5hrs/week with occasional out‑of‑hours. Shift times: 7am‑8pm, 10am‑11pm, 6am‑7pm.

Location:

Lister Hospital, Stevenage. Salary: £28,392 – £31,157 per annum.

Full‑time Youth Worker supporting children and young people with short‑term and long‑term health needs (diabetes, epilepsy, ADHD, autism) across Children’s Services, Adult Services and community settings. Provide holistic support, advice and guidance through one‑to‑one sessions, group work, peer support and youth engagement programmes.

• Communicate effectively with CYP and families using a compassionate, inclusive approach.
• Provide holistic support to meet individual needs and act as an advocate between agencies and services.
• Assess needs to plan and deliver targeted programmes for health‑related conditions, fitness, smoking, drugs, gangs, violence, relationships and bullying.
• Work in partnership with families, professionals and other organisations to build a strong support network.
• Establish boundaries, challenge inappropriate behaviour and maintain professional limits.

• JNC registered Youth Worker Qualification.
• Ongoing evidence of CPD.
• Health care or psychology related courses.

• Technical experience and level of responsibility in health, social, education or voluntary settings.
• Experience working with patients with long‑term conditions and emotional or learning difficulties.
• Experience of youth work.

• Leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships with children and families.
• Self‑aware, recognise own limitations, use initiative and seek support when needed.
• Non‑judgemental practice and reflective thinking.

• Awareness of child protection and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Best Practice Tariff for children and young people with diabetes.
• Flexible to meet service needs and willing to travel between sites.
• Basic understanding of how health conditions affect families.

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We are a Disability Confident employer and fully support flexible work arrangements.