Youth Worker for Complications of Excess Weight Service

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

Please see attached JD & PS

The 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 UHD

• To 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 recommendations

• To actively encourage patient engagement in the on-going development of personalised care and support initiatives.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• • Diploma or Degree qualification in Youth work, or equivalent skills or experience

Technical Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• 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

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the effects of a long term conditions on a young persons development and life experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a youth service within the NHS, community, or voluntary services

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working as part of an MDT

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel to locations necessary for delivery of the role