Job summary
**Please note, the NHS salary scales have recently changed and are expected to come into effect in October. New starters joining the Trust before this time will commence on the old payscales and will move to the new ones once they have been finalised**
Each Youth Practitioner covers a Geographical area within the Co Durham 0-25 Family Health Service and are very much part of the locality and County wide youth practitioner teams.The Youth Practitioners work with young people aged 11-19 years old (25 for SEND) around Healthy lifestyles, with a strong focus on personal, social, emotional, cultural and educational development. They work with vulnerable young people both one to one and in groups delivering positive activities that develop self-esteem, confidence and resilience. Supporting them to develop healthy relationships and build Life skills.
Main duties of the job
Youth Practitioner referrals are received from within the 0-25 Family Health Service, Key Partners and from Young people and families themselves. A plan of intervention is jointly agreed with the Young Person with parental consent. These may include one to one wellbeing walks, engagement in the Growing Healthy Allotment Projects in the community and in schools. Young people will gain recognition for the positive contributions they make through the John Muir Award. The role will involve one to one appointments in schools and support with C Card and level 2 advice around smoking cessation. The youth practitioners have a good understanding of the local offer for Young People in the area they work and will signpost and support young people to engage with voluntary organisations and activities within the Community. The Youth Practitioners work in partnership with community organisations and services for young people and if there are identified gaps, they will actively participate in finding solutions. The Youth Practitioners also apply for grants to deliver specific tailored school holiday activities for the Young People they work with for example those experiencing social isolation, bullying, low level mental health problems and those engaging in activities that impact on their health.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
(Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a sponsorship before submitting your application.)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a friendly and innovative team? Are you committed to ensuring that children and young people have life skills, develop healthy relationships and make decisions that are right for them? Do you enjoy developing projects and activities specifically for children and young people? Then look no further, an exciting opportunity has arisen for Youth Practitioners to drive forward our 0-25 Family Health Service Model and support our Community Resilience and building Community Capacity agenda. Our Youth Practitioners will play a key role in supporting our children and young people to reach their potential.
HDFT are committed to providing a high quality, safe and effective service. Directed by the values and behaviours expected by HDFT, this interesting and varied role would be suitable for experienced practitioners educated to Degree or NVQ Level in Youth Work or equivalent.
There are a full-time post (37.5) The successful candidate will be working in the Sedgefield area of the county.
Access to personal transport is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a friendly and innovative team? Are you committed to ensuring that children and young people have life skills, develop healthy relationships and make decisions that are right for them? Do you enjoy developing projects and activities specifically for children and young people? Then look no further, an exciting opportunity has arisen for Youth Practitioners to drive forward our 0-25 Family Health Service Model and support our Community Resilience and building Community Capacity agenda. Our Youth Practitioners will play a key role in supporting our children and young people to reach their potential.
HDFT are committed to providing a high quality, safe and effective service. Directed by the values and behaviours expected by HDFT, this interesting and varied role would be suitable for experienced practitioners educated to Degree or NVQ Level in Youth Work or equivalent.
There are a full-time post (37.5) The successful candidate will be working in the Sedgefield area of the county.
Access to personal transport is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice / equivalent or willing to undertake along with other relevant training
Desirable
- Trained in C-Card.
- Degree in Youth Work
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with and supporting young people and their families.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both written and verbally.
Desirable
- Experience of group work.
- Experience of grant applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice / equivalent or willing to undertake along with other relevant training
Desirable
- Trained in C-Card.
- Degree in Youth Work
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with and supporting young people and their families.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both written and verbally.
Desirable
- Experience of group work.
- Experience of grant applications.
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.
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.
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).
