Job Summary
The CYP Eating Disorders Intensive Support at Home (ED-ISH) is currently mobilising. This specialist provision delivers intensive, evidence-based care to children & young people experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders. The service model is designed to deliver intensive, flexible & person-centred care for children & young people (CYP) with eating disorders, embedded within the existing Clinical Eating Disorders Service (CEDS) infrastructure.
Operating through a MDT working collaboratively to provide holistic, person-centred care, each professional brings their expertise to support physical health monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions & occupational engagement, all tailored to the unique needs of each young person & their family.
Key Features
* Intensive Home treatment - providing targeted support within the home environment
* In-reach support - In-reach sessions are delivered in schools, colleges & other community settings to help CYP reintegrate into their daily lives while maintaining therapeutic progress.
* Meal support and psychoeducation for young people & their families, promoting sustainable recovery at home.
* Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision, ensuring continuity & quality of care across settings.
* Training and consultation to professionals and carers, enhancing system-wide understanding and support for eating disorders.
Main Duties of the Job
* Support young people with daily routines, mealtimes, and structured therapeutic activities.
* Provide practical and emotional support to young people and families in line with individual care plans.
* Assist in delivery of therapeutic interventions and psychoeducational sessions under the supervision of qualified staff.
* Promote recovery, independence, and positive coping strategies.
* Observe, monitor, and report any changes in presentation, behaviour, or physical health to senior staff.
About Us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Important Information
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Details
Date posted: 17 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-KM-26-7864299
Job location: The Bridge, St. George's Parkway, Stafford, ST16 3NE
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Foundation degree in relevant subject or Diploma/NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or accredited prior learning with competency based evidence supplemented by short courses
Experience (Essential)
* Significant experience of working with children with Mental Health Needs as a member of a multidisciplinary community team, experience of working within a multi-agency framework
* Experience of formulating a child's difficulties and developing a care plan
* Experience of employing evidence based interventions with children
* Experience of supporting other workers and role modelling recommended approaches / interventions in practice.
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience of working with children with Mental Health Needs as a member of a multidisciplinary community team, experience of working within a multi-agency framework
* Experience of working with people who may have Mental Health concerns
* Experience of working with young people with eating disorders
Skills (Essential)
* Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
* Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient/ service user contact.
* Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer Details
Name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Bridge, St. George's Parkway, Stafford, ST16 3NE
Website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk
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