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Eating Disorders Community Support Worker
The closing date is 31 August 2025
As part of the Community Eating Disorder Service and with support from the Multi-Disciplinary Team the post holder will work with service users to implement agreed plans to maximize independence in relation to daily living and access a wide range of educational, volunteering, employment, sports, leisure and creative activities to support the service user's recovery. Clinical supervision will be provided by a qualified team member.
The post holder will be predominantly based within the CYP (Children and Young People) Eating Disorder Team but at times may be required to support treatment within our Adult Eating Disorder Service. Our main base is at Hopewood, but the post holder will be required to travel to other bases, alongside offering home treatment and community outreach work. This role requires the individual to support service users with their recovery, working with individuals and in groups. To achieve this the post holder will need to plan, carry out individual sessions which may be in the service user's home or community settings, this may also include support to families/carers. In relation to this the post holder must understand the treatment aims and objectives identified by the MDT. The post holder will need to communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
To work closely/under supervision of the team in receiving referrals and developing required support packages.Carry out a range of group and individual work under supervision of qualified team member.To follow the care plan supporting service users developing skills in activities of daily living, meaningful occupation and to become integrated into a range of community resources/facilities, ensuring service users experience a smooth transition into community opportunities.To work in partnership with others, promoting the work of the service and providing positive representation.To provide support around the physical health management of service users.Ensure confidentiality of service user information at all times
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job responsibilities
To work closely/under supervision of the team in receiving referrals and developing required support packages.Carry out a range of group and individual work under supervision of qualified team member.To follow the care plan supporting service users developing skills in activities of daily living, meaningful occupation and to become integrated into a range of community resources/facilities, ensuring service users experience a smooth transition into community opportunities.To work in partnership with others, promoting the work of the service and providing positive representation.To provide support around the physical health management of service users.Ensure confidentiality of service user information at all times.The post holder in conjunction with the multi-displinary team will support service users recovery.The post holder will maintain an individual caseload, under supervision of a qualified team member.The post holder will support service users to develop skills in activities of daily living and in engaging in community opportunities working either independently or alongside Team members.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Contractual Requirements
* A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Qualifications
* GCSE / GCE or equivalent in English
* NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mental Health
Training
* Relevant training in mental health
* Relevant training in eating disorders
Experience
* Experience of working with people with complex health mental health and/or social care needs
* Experience of managing aspects of physical health care e.g. weight monitoring, GP liaison
* Experience of working in community
* Experience of working within or alongside MDT
* Experience of working with individuals who suffer with an eating disorder
Knowledge
* Awareness of equality and diversity
* Awareness of a range of health problems and interventions
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
* Understanding of the need for confidentiality
* Understanding of safeguarding procedures
* Knowledge/experience of supervision
* Awareness of health and safety and clinical risk issues
* Understanding of the needs of working with individuals who suffer with an eating disorder
Skills
* Ability to work independently in a community setting
* Able to understand the need to manage risk
* Can organise own work schedules and respond to priorities
* Able to provide motivation and encouragement
* Experience of group work
* Knowledge and skills in creative activities
Trust Values
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values:
* Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum (pro rata for part time)
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