research assistant London, England
Job description
About us
BSH is dedicated to research on how human behaviour impacts health and health outcomes. Specifically, the position will be within Dr Daisy Fancourt’s Social Biobehavioural Research Group, which focuses on the impact of social factors on health. This includes social deficits (e.g. loneliness, isolation and COVID-19 lockdowns) and social assets (e.g. social connections, cultural and community engagement, nature engagement and social prescribing)
About the role
*Please do not apply if you have previously applied for this role and were not shortlisted* We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a background as a youth social prescriber, or substantial experience in youth work to experience working in social prescribing with young people to join the INSPYRE (Increasing Social Prescribing Youth REferrals) project. The post-holder will assist with the INSPYRE project by a) work remotely with young people on CAMHS waiting lists at sites to help them access social prescribing activities and b) contribute to research activities In addition to previous experience working in youth social prescribing, community referrals/navigating or connecting, or Youth Work, candidates will need excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, organisational skills, evaluation skills and knowledge of the social determinants of health. Role specific details: An acceptable DBS check is required to carry out this role. Visa Sponsorship This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible. This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff for more information.
About you
The Research Assistant/Social Prescriber will include (i) seeing young people on CAMHS waiting lists referred for social prescribing, consenting them to be involved in the research, undertaking consultations with the young people, referring them to services and activities relevant to their needs, and collecting data, (ii) liaising with CAMHS sites and community organisations to build and maintain relationships and ensure the smooth running of the project, (iii) supporting the operational aspects of INSPYRE trial including following study protocols and assisting with reporting requirements, and (iv) contributing to publications and other outputs for dissemination (such as infographics, podcasts and policy briefings) including opportunities for involvement in data analysis (if this is of interest to the candidate).
What we offer
The advert will close on 28th August 2023 at 23:59 GMT. In the event we get a high number of applications, we may close the advert early before the published closing date. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries about the role, please contact Dr Daniel Hayes: d.hayes@@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Dr Daniel Hayes: d.hayes@@ucl.ac.uk. The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: · 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) · Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme · Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) · Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan · Immigration loan · Relocation scheme for certain posts · On-Site nursery · On-site gym · Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay · Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service · Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
