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Youth Support Co-ordinator for Young People

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a youth work qualification or Health Play Specialist registration, extensive experience with children in healthcare, and the ability to sensitively engage with families and collaborate with MDT colleagues.
  • You will support young patients in hospital, reduce anxiety, create an engaging environment, facilitate activities, and collaborate with the team to enhance their treatment experience.

Requirements

  • To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualification in youth work, or a qualified and registered Health Play Specialist, you will have extensive experience of working with children and/or young people in social or healthcare settings.
  • You will need to have extensive, relevant experience of working with children and young people in a healthcare or social setting and be able to deal sensitively with families under stress.
  • You will need to be able to engage easily with children and young people and be able to work effectively with your MDT colleagues to use therapeutic techniques creatively to enhance the children and young person’s hospital experience.

Responsibilities

  • To work within the busy young people service supporting both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Supporting patients attending for clinic and treatment, you will be vital in reducing the anxiety surrounding hospital treatment and procedures.
  • You will be proactive in creating and maintaining an age-appropriate environment throughout the young people’s area and facilitate group activities and individual therapeutic sessions with patients.
  • You will need to be able to engage easily with children and young people and be able to work effectively with your MDT colleagues to use therapeutic techniques creatively to enhance the children and young person’s hospital experience.
  • You will work as part of a supportive team where play and recreation is valued and respected as an integrated part of young people’s treatment and your contribution to the patient’s pathway will be highly respected.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Youth Support Coordinator position?

A relevant qualification in youth work or being a qualified and registered Health Play Specialist is required.

Is experience in healthcare settings necessary?

Yes, extensive experience of working with children and/or young people in social or healthcare settings is essential.

What qualities are important for a candidate applying for this role?

The ideal candidate should have emotional resilience, compassion, sensitivity, a sense of humour, and enjoy working with young people.

What will be the primary responsibilities of the Youth Support Coordinator?

The primary responsibilities include supporting patients attending for clinic and treatment, reducing anxiety surrounding hospital procedures, creating an age-appropriate environment, and facilitating group activities and individual therapeutic sessions.

What age group will the Youth Support Coordinator be working with?

The Youth Support Coordinator will work with children and young people from 0 to 25 years.

Will the Youth Support Coordinator work alone or as part of a team?

The Youth Support Coordinator will work as part of a supportive team that values and respects play and recreation as an integral part of young people's treatment.

What is the vision of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH)?

UCLH's vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

How does UCLH approach sustainability?

UCLH is committed to sustainability and has pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, with targets of net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Who can I contact for further details or an informal visit about this position?

You can contact Irene O'Donnell, the Trust Lead for Play and Youth Services, at irene.odonnell@nhs.net.

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

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Mission & Purpose

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.