University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Youth Development Worker - Renal
Southampton
Posted 2 days ago
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Youth Development Worker - Renal
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Here’s the detailed Youth Worker job description for the PEEER Youth Service.
About the Role
The PEEER Youth Service is a respected health-based youth work provision dedicated to supporting young people (aged 11–25) living with a long-term health condition, particularly those with kidney-related conditions, across the Wessex Region.
Core Responsibilities
This experienced Youth Worker will:
- Provide targeted support to young people managing long-term kidney conditions, promoting their emotional well-being, social development, and healthcare access.
- Work within a healthcare setting, especially alongside the paediatric nephrology team, bridging support needs before, during, and after hospital-based treatments.
- Deliver a varied programme of activities, including online and in-person interventions, emotional wellbeing groups, community projects, and one-to-one youth work, both in clinical and community settings.
The role emphasises:
- A youth-led approach—collaborating with young people to shape programmes that meet their needs.
- Transition support as patients move from paediatric to adult healthcare, ensuring continuity and best-practice collaboration between teams.
- Flexibility to navigate complex needs, from support during treatments and procedures to navigating education, social isolation, and aspirational developmental challenges.
Working with PEEER Youth Service
The organisation prides itself on:
- Young people’s involvement in shaping services.
- A multidisciplinary healthcare team approach, where the youth worker is both a care partner and advocate.
- Hybrid working to accommodate patient journeys, including travel to community, clinical, and hospital settings. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
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University Hospital Southampton (UHS) Benefits
As part of England’s largest acute teaching Trust, UHS offers:
Career and Development
- Comprehensive learning opportunities to support your professional growth.
- A range of rightsised training aligned with your role and aspirations.
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working policies to balance personal commitments (e.g., family, education, well-being) with patient-care demands.
- Commitment to a supportive and personalised working environment.
Values and Culture
- A dedicated focus on diversity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination, fostering a culture of belonging where everyone thrives.
- Embrace of individuality, recognising diverse backgrounds contribute to exceptional, patient-centred care.
Detailed Job Description
Main Responsibilities
- Support young people (11–25 years) with kidney conditions—emotionally, socially, and developmentally—to navigate health challenges.
- Integrate as a core member of the healthcare team, collaborating with clinicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Act as a social prescribing link worker, connecting young people with community resources (recreational, educational, advocacy) based on their individual needs.
- Implement a diverse programme of engagement, tailored both collaboratively with the wider PEEER Youth Service team and independently where necessary.
- Facilitate transition from paediatric to adult healthcare—using current best-practice guidelines and fostering strong inter-team relationships.
- Work across hospital, clinical, and community settings, with flexibility in hours and travel requirements to support young people’s transitions.
Person Specification
Trust Values
| Value | Relevance |
|---|---|
| Patients First | Centralisation of young people’s needs and empowerment. |
| Always Improving | Continuous development in youth work approaches, practice, and community support. |
| Working Together | Collaborative efforts between healthcare professionals, staff, and young people. |
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Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Experience
- A Professional Youth Work Qualification (or equivalent degree/diploma) in Youth Work.
- Completed (and maintained) Continuing Professional Development reflective of the field.
- Evident significant experience working with young people, preferably in health-related or social care settings.
- Comprehensive understanding of:
- Health needs of young people (especially chronic illnesses).
- Social challenges (e.g., isolation, developmental gaps).
- Child protection, cultural diversity, and intersectional issues.
- Consent, confidentiality, and adolescent care questions.
Professional Competencies
- Ability to support young people within clinical environments, including support during medical procedures.
Desirable but Not Essential
- Previous experience in hospital or healthcare-based youth work.
- Knowledge of community support services and their accessibility.
- Familiarity with local authority policies and procedures.
- Experience in facilitating groups or leading workshops.
Benefits
- Career prospects within a top-ranking teaching trust (UHS).
- Flexibility in your work pattern to meet personal and professional demands.
- Commitment from UHS to inclusivity and well-being.
- Find regional opportunities across:
- • The New Forest
- South Downs
- Jurassic Coast, balancing work with exceptional cultural and natural surroundings, or London via robust transport links.
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Skills
Youth Work
Emotional Wellbeing
Community Projects
Social Prescribing
Transition Support
Child Protection
Cultural Awareness
Confidentiality
Adolescent Care
Health Issues
Social Needs
Group Facilitation
Professional Development
Team Collaboration
Communication
Time Management