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Youth Worker
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2380252
Job summary
This is an opportunity to make a real difference for young people facing some of the most challenging periods of their lives. You will help them build confidence, have their voices heard, and develop the skills and independence they need to navigate healthcare, adolescence and the transition to adulthood.
Main duties of the job
There is growing recognition that children and young people in hospital benefit from support that is developmentally appropriate, relationship-based and responsive to their individual needs. Adolescence can be a complex time to navigate, and for young people accessing specialist healthcare this can be further shaped by disruption to education, independence, emotional wellbeing, peer relationships and confidence in managing their own care. Without the right support, young people may find it harder to engage with services, express their views and prepare for adulthood. We have an exciting opportunity to further develop youth work at Great Ormond Street Hospital by introducing a Youth Worker to the team. The post holder will work alongside colleagues across the Play and Youth Services department and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, targeted and individualised support to young people with a range of needs and experiences. The aim of this post is to help create opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop knowledge and skills, strengthen their voice in care, and improve their experience of hospital services as they move through adolescence and towards adulthood.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
271-NPE-8303290
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
london
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, families and professionals.
- Ability to build positive relationships and engage young people from a range of backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to respond appropriately to distressing or challenging situations.
- Good IT, documentation and report-writing skills.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and person-centred practice.
- Ability to reflect on practice and engage in supervision, training and service development.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families in a health, education, youth or community setting.
- Experience of assessing needs and providing practical and emotional support to children and young people.
- Understanding of adolescent development, transition, safeguarding and child protection.
- Knowledge of working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
- Awareness of confidentiality, information governance and professional boundaries.
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or specialist paediatric setting.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Relevant qualification in Youth Work or equivalent experience
- Where no Youth Work qualification is held, willingness to complete Youth Work Apprenticeship.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements and policies affecting children, young people and families.
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Values
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, families and professionals.
- Ability to build positive relationships and engage young people from a range of backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to respond appropriately to distressing or challenging situations.
- Good IT, documentation and report-writing skills.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and person-centred practice.
- Ability to reflect on practice and engage in supervision, training and service development.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families in a health, education, youth or community setting.
- Experience of assessing needs and providing practical and emotional support to children and young people.
- Understanding of adolescent development, transition, safeguarding and child protection.
- Knowledge of working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
- Awareness of confidentiality, information governance and professional boundaries.
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or specialist paediatric setting.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Relevant qualification in Youth Work or equivalent experience
- Where no Youth Work qualification is held, willingness to complete Youth Work Apprenticeship.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements and policies affecting children, young people and families.
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
london
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
london
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom