Youth Worker inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED 19 JUL 2024
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At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
We are looking to welcome a dynamic and innovative Youth Worker within the Children and Young Person’s Diabetes service. This fantastic opportunity will expand the care and engagement we have with our young people aged 11-19 years old as they move through their adolescent to adult life path.Our team provides specialist paediatric diabetes support, education and advice to children, young people and their families with diabetes. Previous experience in Paediatric diabetes care is desirable but not essential as in-house education will be provided.
The role is a 1 year fixed term post for 22.5 hours/week Monday- Friday (potential for weekend/evening work) – Flexible working hours acknowledging that youth work may involve tailoring working hours to the young people’s requirements.
The role involves providing consistent care to the patients & families on our caseload and may include both in and out of hospital engagement. You will work to manage change in a positive and effective way and show flexibility within the role requirements.
Post holders are required to organise their own travel arrangements to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will play a vital role in the development and implementation of our transition service. To walk alongside our young people as they progress (transition) out of paediatric diabetes care and integrate into the young adult service. By supporting young people, we aim to understand and grow their strengths and skills, empower them to take action, and facilitate positive change relating to individual health needs.
The post holder will devise and develop ways in which peer support can be achieved. Be involved in supporting a range of age appropriate recreational/youth work activities. Provide outreach to young people struggling to engage with health services. Work to ensure the clinic environment is young person friendly and meets their needs.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Yvonne Stone Job title: Children Diabetes Clinical Nurse specialist Email address: Telephone number:
Juliette Sacre - Team Co-ordinator Children & Young Person's Diabetes Team -
We are looking to welcome a dynamic and innovative Youth Worker within the Children and Young Person’s Diabetes service. This fantastic opportunity will expand the care and engagement we have with our young people aged 11-19 years old as they move through their adolescent to adult life path.
Our team provides specialist paediatric diabetes support, education and advice to children, young people and their families with diabetes. Previous experience in Paediatric diabetes care is desirable but not essential as in-house education will be provided.
The role is a 1 year fixed term post for 22.5 hours/week Monday- Friday (potential for weekend/evening work) – Flexible working hours acknowledging that youth work may involve tailoring working hours to the young people’s requirements.
The role involves providing consistent care to the patients & families on our caseload and may include both in and out of hospital engagement. You will work to manage change in a positive and effective way and show flexibility within the role requirements.
Post holders are required to organise their own travel arrangements to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will play a vital role in the development and implementation of our transition service. To walk alongside our young people as they progress (transition) out of paediatric diabetes care and integrate into the young adult service. By supporting young people, we aim to understand and grow their strengths and skills, empower them to take action, and facilitate positive change relating to individual health needs.
The post holder will devise and develop ways in which peer support can be achieved. Be involved in supporting a range of age appropriate recreational/youth work activities. Provide outreach to young people struggling to engage with health services. Work to ensure the clinic environment is young person friendly and meets their needs.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Yvonne Stone Job title: Children Diabetes Clinical Nurse specialist Email address: Telephone number:
Juliette Sacre - Team Co-ordinator Children & Young Person's Diabetes Team -
Our team provides specialist paediatric diabetes support, education and advice to children, young people and their families with diabetes. Previous experience in Paediatric diabetes care is desirable but not essential as in-house education will be provided.
The role is a 1 year fixed term post for 22.5 hours/week Monday- Friday (potential for weekend/evening work) – Flexible working hours acknowledging that youth work may involve tailoring working hours to the young people’s requirements.
The role involves providing consistent care to the patients & families on our caseload and may include both in and out of hospital engagement. You will work to manage change in a positive and effective way and show flexibility within the role requirements.
Post holders are required to organise their own travel arrangements to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will play a vital role in the development and implementation of our transition service. To walk alongside our young people as they progress (transition) out of paediatric diabetes care and integrate into the young adult service. By supporting young people, we aim to understand and grow their strengths and skills, empower them to take action, and facilitate positive change relating to individual health needs.
The post holder will devise and develop ways in which peer support can be achieved. Be involved in supporting a range of age appropriate recreational/youth work activities. Provide outreach to young people struggling to engage with health services. Work to ensure the clinic environment is young person friendly and meets their needs.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Yvonne Stone Job title: Children Diabetes Clinical Nurse specialist Email address: Telephone number:
Juliette Sacre - Team Co-ordinator Children & Young Person's Diabetes Team -
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