Young Person Advocate

2 weeks ago


Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Acorns Children's Hospice Trust Full time

Job Summary


Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust seeks a dedicated professional to fill the role of Young Person Worker in our Family Services Teams at our Walsall Hospice. This position involves being an advocate for young people, championing the provision of services, and supporting their preparation for adulthood.


Main Duties of the Job


The successful candidate will work closely with our young people, listening to their goals and aspirations, and helping them prepare for adulthood and transition. Key responsibilities include developing and delivering a strategy to achieve operational objectives, creating individual and group therapeutic-based support systems, and contributing to the development of services for young people.


About the Role


As a Young Person Worker, you will be part of a dedicated team providing specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. Our aim at Acorns is to equip families to cope at every stage of their child’s life, with dedicated teams offering psychological, emotional, and practical support.


About You



  • Professionally qualified to degree level in a field such as Social Work, Community Nursing, Youth Work, Counselling, or Play Therapy.
  • Experience in youth-involvement work and providing therapeutic-based support for young people.

What We Offer



  • A competitive salary of £27,000 to £37,000 per annum (pro rata), plus allowances.
  • Employee discounts from leading retailers and a bike-to-work scheme.
  • A generous contribution to a group personal pension plan or continuation of the current NHS pension scheme.
  • NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme.

How to Apply


To apply, please submit your application, including information about how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.


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