Nhs Work, Jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne (with Salaries)

Family Support Worker
Bradley Lowery Foundation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Travel
- IT
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2d
Health Advisor - 111/999 Call Taker
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £25,760 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
10d
Assistant Practitioner (AHP)
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- IT
2d
Pathology Support Worker - Biochemistry
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust —Gateshead
- £25,272 a year
- Full-time
6d
Healthcare Science Associate
Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —Cramlington
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
2d
Homeless Prevention Officer
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £32,061 - £34,434 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hospital
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Caseworker (PSD)
Northumbria Police —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £28,689 - £29,859 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Work from home
- Employee discount
Police Staff Investigator (PIP2) - Statutory Review Team
Northumbria Police —Gateshead
- £26,689 - £41,028 a year
- Call to connect
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Employee discount
3d
Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Hub Screening Officer
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust —Gateshead
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
Support Worker
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £25,583 - £26,403 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Clerical Assistant - Endoscopy Admin
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust —Gateshead
- £25,272 a year
- Full-time
- Windows
- Organisational skills
3d
Care Call Assistant (Emergency Responder)
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £26,824 - £28,142 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
22h
Communications Officer (A&E Ambulance Dispatch)
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Communication skills
6d
Assistant Educational Psychologist
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £37,265 - £40,015 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Housing Solutions Assistant
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £25,989 - £26,403 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Theatre Practitioner
ACES Eye Clinic —Newcastle upon Tyne
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Patient care
- IT
- Annual leave
Alarm Call Handler
Verisure Services (UK) Limited —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £25,500 - £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Data entry
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Alarm Call Handler (Full-Time PM)
Verisure Services (UK) Limited —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £25,500 - £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Data entry
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Administration Officer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
2d
Environmental Operative
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £25,583 - £26,403 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d

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Family Support Worker

Bradley Lowery Foundation
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
From £30,000 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

Foundation degree
Working with children
Social Care Wales
IT
NVQ
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Title:

Family Support Worker

Salary:

Starting at £30,000

Employer:

The Bradley Lowery Foundation

Location:

Family Hub, Great North Children's Hospital (RVI), Newcastle upon Tyne

Reporting To:

Bradley Lowery Foundation CEO

Operationally Accountable To:

Family Hub and Complex Care Lead, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Contract Type:

1 year fixed term contract with a view to make permanent

Job Purpose

The Bradley Lowery Foundation is committed to supporting babies, children, young people and their families during some of the most challenging times of their lives.

The Family Support Worker will be employed by the Bradley Lowery Foundation and based within the Family Hub at the Great North Children's Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI). The post holder will work closely alongside Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff and will be expected to adhere to all relevant NHS policies, procedures, safeguarding requirements and professional standards whilst undertaking their duties.

The role will provide practical, emotional and social support to families accessing services within the Great North Children's Hospital. The successful candidate will act as an advocate for families, helping them navigate hospital services, access support networks and reduce the pressures associated with caring for a seriously ill child.

The post holder will work under the guidance of NHS clinical and family support teams whilst maintaining the values and mission of the Bradley Lowery Foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

Provide compassionate emotional and practical support to babies, children, young people and their families.
Build positive relationships with families during hospital admissions, outpatient appointments and periods of ongoing treatment.
Offer a listening ear and emotional reassurance during difficult circumstances.
Support families experiencing periods of crisis, stress, uncertainty or bereavement.
Help families access community services, charitable support and statutory services where appropriate.
Assist families with practical issues such as accommodation, transport, financial hardship and welfare support.

Advocacy

Act as an advocate for families, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are understood.
Support communication between families and healthcare professionals where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with NHS staff, social care teams and external agencies.

Safeguarding

Maintain a thorough understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults procedures.
Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately in accordance with NHS Trust and Bradley Lowery Foundation policies.
Ensure all safeguarding responsibilities are fulfilled in line with statutory requirements.

Care Coordination

Support families through the Early Help process where appropriate.
Contribute to discharge planning and ongoing family support arrangements.
Signpost families to relevant services and organisations.
Maintain accurate records of interventions and support provided.

Education and Information

Support parent and family education initiatives delivered through the Family Hub.
Provide information regarding available support services and resources.
Promote wellbeing and healthy lifestyle initiatives using a Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach.

Partnership Working

Work collaboratively with Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff and external partner organisations.
Develop positive working relationships with ward teams, specialist nurses, social workers, therapists and voluntary sector organisations.
Represent the Bradley Lowery Foundation professionally at all times.

Data and Reporting

Maintain accurate, confidential and timely records.
Collect outcome data and statistics to demonstrate impact and support future service development.
Contribute to service evaluations, audits and reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Foundation Degree, NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject or NVQ Level 3 with significant experience and additional specialist training.
Experience working with babies, children, young people and families.
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong IT skills.
Ability to travel as required.

Desirable

Experience within hospital, healthcare, family support or early help settings.
Experience supporting families of children with complex health needs or life-limiting conditions.
Knowledge of welfare rights, benefits and practical family support services.
Experience working within multi-agency teams.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

Compassionate and empathetic.
Approachable and supportive.
Resilient and emotionally intelligent.
Professional and trustworthy.
Organised and proactive.
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.

Governance

Whilst employed by the Bradley Lowery Foundation, the post holder will be required to:

Comply with all Bradley Lowery Foundation policies and procedures.
Adhere to Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operational, safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control and health and safety policies whilst working within NHS premises.
Participate in all mandatory NHS and Foundation training requirements.
Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
Work in accordance with GDPR and information governance standards.

Our Mission

The Bradley Lowery Foundation exists to support seriously ill children and their families by reducing stress, creating memories and providing practical and emotional support when it is needed most.

This role is central to ensuring families accessing care at the Great North Children's Hospital receive compassionate support throughout their journey.

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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