Youth Worker for Child Excess Weight Service

NHS

  • Poole, Dorset
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 9 days ago
To support young people with excess weight to develop the cognitive, social, and emotional skills needed to thrive in life.To work as a core member of the child excess weight (CEW) team.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work independently within the remit of the role but under the guidance and supervision of the Consultant Lead for CEW.To monitor the implementation and provision of care and support for children in the CEW service at UHDTo help young people with excess weight access the support services they need.Link with local and national teams to keep up to date with programme, network and recommendationsTo actively encourage patient engagement in the on-going development of personalised care and support initiatives.About usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year Dependant on experienceContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference number153-SP04974Job locationsPoole HospitalLongfleet RoadPooleBH152JBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will work independently within the remit of the role but under the guidance and supervision of the Consultant Lead for CEW.To monitor the implementation and provision of care and support for children in the CEW service at UHDTo help young people with excess weight access the support services they need.Link with local and national teams to keep up to date with programme, network and recommendationsTo actively encourage patient engagement in the on-going development of personalised care and support initiatives. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will work independently within the remit of the role but under the guidance and supervision of the Consultant Lead for CEW.To monitor the implementation and provision of care and support for children in the CEW service at UHDTo help young people with excess weight access the support services they need.Link with local and national teams to keep up to date with programme, network and recommendationsTo actively encourage patient engagement in the on-going development of personalised care and support initiatives.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • oDiploma or Degree qualification in Youth work, or equivalent skills or experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a youth service within the NHS, community, or voluntary services
Desirable
  • Experience of designing and implementing a new service
  • Experience of working with a wide variety of people
Technical Skills and competenciesEssential
  • Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training.
  • Demonstrable experience of using word processing, spreadsheet, database and or presentation software
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
KnowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of the effects of a long term conditions on a young persons development and life experience
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • oDiploma or Degree qualification in Youth work, or equivalent skills or experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a youth service within the NHS, community, or voluntary services
Desirable
  • Experience of designing and implementing a new service
  • Experience of working with a wide variety of people
Technical Skills and competenciesEssential
  • Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training.
  • Demonstrable experience of using word processing, spreadsheet, database and or presentation software
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
KnowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of the effects of a long term conditions on a young persons development and life experience

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