Youth Worker, Bleeding Disorders Network Wales

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative individual to join the Bleeding Disorder Network of Wales. We are looking for a Youth Worker to join our MDT to deliver a supportive youth work service, designed specifically around the needs of children, young people and young adults with Inherited Bleeding Disorders. They willdemonstrateenthusiasm, compassion and the ability to problem solvecreatively. Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the development of transition services and to act as an advocate and source of support for young patients aged 11 to 25 relating to their all-round cultural and diversity, developmental and emotional needs. To effectively deliver youth support to young adults within the Bleeding Disorder Network, including those teenagers requiring support whilst in the transitioning processes aged 11+. The position will require the ability to work unsupervised and exercise initiative in the co-ordination of their duties. This will include the continued development of youth work services within the service through identified project aims. The post holder will provide a wide range of appropriate recreational and social activities to enable young people to develop cognitive, social and emotional skills throughout the service. To work in collaboration with health colleagues to support gender specific servicesby supporting young women who have a bleeding disorder engage in joint gynaecological and carrier clinics. The post holder will work in partnership with the MDT in neighbouring health boards, attending outreach clinics.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.