Youth Worker for Complications of Excess Weight Service

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit a part-time Youth or Support worker for the Complications of Excess Weight team at UHD. This role is fixed term for 12 months 16 hrs per week.

The candidate will need to be able to workWednesdaysto join MDTs and evening work may berequiredto support families.

Successful candidate will require access to a car with business insurance and be happy to work remotely in the community including client’s homes.

There will be anexpenses budget assigned to work related travel andcosts associated with helping young people engage in activities.

Youth work training will be provided ifrequired.

Interview

20th November

The post holder will work independently within the remit of the role but under the guidance and supervision of theConsultant Lead for CEW.

• Tomonitorthe implementation and provision of care and support forchildrenin theCEWservice at UHD
• To help young people withexcess weightaccess the support services they need.
• Link with local and national teams to keep up to date with programme,networkand recommendations
• To actively encourage patient engagement in the on-going development of personalised care and support initiatives.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Please see attached JD & PS

The post holder will work independently within the remit of the role but under the guidance and supervision of theConsultant Lead for CEW.

• Tomonitorthe implementation and provision of care and support forchildrenin theCEWservice at UHD
• To help young people withexcess weightaccess the support services they need.
• Link with local and national teams to keep up to date with programme,networkand recommendations
• To actively encourage patient engagement in the on-going development of personalised care and support initiatives.

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026