Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
The post holder will work independently within the remit of the role but under the guidance and supervision of the Consultant Lead for CEW.
1. To monitor the implementation and provision of care and support for children in the CEW service at UHD
2. To help young people with excess weight access the support services they need.
3. Link with local and national teams to keep up to date with programme, network and recommendations
4. To actively encourage patient engagement in the on-going development of personalised care and support initiatives.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. •Diploma or Degree qualification in Youth work, or equivalent skills or experience
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience of working in a youth service within the NHS, community, or voluntary services
Desirable criteria
7. Experience of designing and implementing a new service
8. Experience of working with a wide variety of people
Technical Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
9. Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training.
10. Demonstrable experience of using word processing, spreadsheet, database and or presentation software
11. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Understanding of the effects of a long term conditions on a young persons development and life experience