BLOSM Youth Navigator

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Provide trauma informed practice to people in ED and follow up in the community in some cases.
• Liaise and work alongside other professionals to manage complex cases involving vulnerable children and young people.
• Maintain communication with the wider MDT when appropriate, these disciplines include Health and Social Care, Police, Education and Voluntary Sectors.
• Present, attend, influence, and develop relevant training in relation to these complex issues to ensure that the competency needs of healthcare staff and others are addressed.
• Advocate for the person to support them in working towards their personal goals.
• Liaise with other professionals to promote health and social wellbeing for individuals.
• Develop excellent working relationships with departments in the hospital, i.e., Paediatrics, Mental Health Liaison Team, etc.
• Support people and carers to access appropriate information and support, including sign posting to a range of support services.
• Experience of discussing ideas and assessments in a professional way, which supports the person in their best interests, communicating their thoughts and wishes.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records and other data resources.
• Attend meetings and feedback as appropriate.
• Participate in data audit activity aimed at improving the quality of care.
• Participate in regular staff meeting.
• Flexibility to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs.
• To support other colleagues when required in line with your competencies.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• 5 GCSE's including Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent
• Relevant Youth Work qualifications, or experience equivalent
• Evidence of continued role development and willingness to learn and develop

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Significant experience working with vulnerable children and young people who have complex needs and safeguarding concerns, i.e., Exploitation, Crime
• Computer literate with good knowledge and understanding of computer packages and databases, e.g., Microsoft Office
• Have substantial safeguarding experience
• Understanding of the principles of a trauma informed approach to care and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on young people and adults

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of administrative and organisational experience
• Knowledge and experience of using Trust IT/patient record/information systems, e.g., EPR, e-referral, etc.
• Excellent leadership and critical thinking skills

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to communicate with people at all levels and in difficult circumstances
• Excellent listening and negotiating skills
• Contributes positively to the team with the ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships across teams
• Excellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient, professional and diplomatic
• Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision with a flexible, proactive approach

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Emergency Departments

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk