District Youth & Community Worker – Hospital Project

District Youth & Community Worker - Hospital Project

Fixed Term, Full Time

£31,885 to £34,708 per annum

Location: South Essex

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Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months.

The Opportunity

The Youth Work in Hospital Project operates within the Mid and South Essex Hospitals (Basildon, Southend, and Broomfield) to support young people in their community. This service is available to those aged 11–19 (up to 25 with SEND) during their hospital visit and after discharge into their communities. This is a regional award winner of the NHS Excellence Awards 2026 for improving health outcomes in the east of England.

As a District Youth and community Worker, you will be asked to:

Offer support and guidance based on individual needs, such as school advocacy and next-step planning, life skills. Signpost or refer young people to appropriate...