CYPF Consortium Youth Worker Pilot
What is the Project about?
The Youth Worker Pilot is a new project currently being delivered by the Children, Young People and Families Consortium which embeds a Youth Worker Service within the Rotherham Hospital Children’s Ward.
A dedicated Youth Worker Team will be working both within Rotherham Hospital and out in the community, working alongside children, young people and their families to support them to navigate health services and transition seamlessly into adult-led care and access further support in community settings.
Who is the project for?
The project aims to support children and young people aged 11 to 19 with new and existing long-term conditions (asthma, epilepsy, diabetes) and complex health care needs. The service may be extended beyond the 19th birthday for young people who have an Education and Health Care Plan (on a case-by-case basis).
The project is funded by The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
The project is led and delivered by the Children, Young People and Families Consortium.
The delivery of the project is supported by Rotherham United Community Trust.
Parent Testimonial
“My daughter needed some support after a stay in the hospital.
The empathetic Youth Worker at the Hospital suggested referring her to Smiles for Miles. The next day the Smiles for Miles Base Project Co-ordinator contacted me to discuss my child’s individual needs. Zoe was incredibly attentive, taking the time to thoroughly understand our situation and the challenges my daughter was facing.
Together, we discussed various options and ultimately decided on a comprehensive package of care that we believed would best suit and support her. Zoe’s extensive knowledge of the available support services and her ability to navigate through them was invaluable. She made the entire process feel manageable and less overwhelming.
Within two weeks of the referral, my daughter began her counseling sessions. The swift and efficient response from Smiles for Miles ensured that there was no prolonged period of uncertainty or anxiety. The care package provided has made a significant positive impact on my daughter’s recovery and overall well-being.
I cannot thank Smiles for Miles enough, especially Zoe for her compassionate approach, her listening ear, and her deep understanding of the support systems. Zoe’s expertise and dedication have been a beacon of hope and support during a very challenging time for our family.”