Lead Youth Worker - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Youth Focus: North East

Youth Focus: North East
Youth Focus: North East
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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An exciting opportunity has arisen as a result of a partnership between Youth Focus North East (YFNE) and the Great North Children's Hospital (GNCH).

GNCH have identified a new role for a Youth Worker to work and support young patients across the hospital.


The Youth Worker will help promote the social development of young patients via a range of activities, which will combine education with enjoyment, challenge resilience and learning.

They will improve the advocacy for groups of patients currently under represented, assist in the transition to adult and tertiary care, accompany young people to hospital appointments and undertake advocacy work on the wards.

They will also access community services and activities ensuring a smooth transition from hospital care into the community setting.


This is a challenging but hugely rewarding role and one that will provide an opportunity for a talented youth work professional to develop further the impact of our work as well as develop their own knowledge and skill set.

Successful applicants will be asked to attend an interview and assessment
Week commencing 6 March 2023.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact David McCreedy, Youth Focus North East, Director of Youth Programmes to arrange an informal conversation


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
£25,500.00 per year


Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 24/02/2023
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