Job summary We have an excitingopportunity for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker within the WorcestershireEating Disorders Service on a 12 month fixed term contract. We are seeking an individualwho has an interest in working with people who are seeking treatment for theireating disorder. The position involves working closely within ourmulti-disciplinary team and working within NICE guideline standards. The rolewill involve supporting monitoring and reporting the physiological impact oftheir eating concerns. About the service: The Eating Disorders Teamsis a countywide service that provides clinical management and psychologicalinterventions for people with eating disorders across Worcestershire. You will be joining a well-establishedmultidisciplinary team who values the variety of skills, knowledge andexperience each member brings. This post is a part timeworking 27.5 hours per week Please note the Trust will not providesponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to workin the UK status. Main duties of the job Withthe support of the multi-disciplinary team, the postholder will need toparticipate in the monitoring and the evaluation of all care and support on anindividual patient basis, with a particular emphasis on recovery focusedinterventions. Supportprofessionally qualified staff, often without direct supervision, to ensurethat patient and carers within the designated caseload receive, through liaisonwith the appropriate agencies, a range of services and resources appropriate totheir needs. EnsureRecovery focused patient care interventions and care planning. Thepostholder will be working across our hubs and must have a driving licence andaccess to a car to meet the travel requirements for the role. Informalchat invitation Webelieve the best way to find out if a role is right for you is to have aninformal chat with our Recruiting Manager. Please contact: BeckieHiggins Beckie.Higgins@nhs.net or01527 488840 About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes. Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Forfull details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Forfull details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and person specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role. Experience Essential Previous relevant experience working with the client group One to one working Personal care tasks Desirable Experience working within mental health services. Experience working within Eating Disorder services Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills Desirable Knowledge around the management of eating disorders. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role. Experience Essential Previous relevant experience working with the client group One to one working Personal care tasks Desirable Experience working within mental health services. Experience working within Eating Disorder services Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills Desirable Knowledge around the management of eating disorders. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Hillcrest, Alexandra Hospital Quinneys Lane Redditch B98 7WG Employer's website