Overview
£26,000 - £28,500 (FTE) Up to 30 hours per week. Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027, with a view to extend if funding allows.
Tackling eating disorders as early as possible is critical to stop them becoming entrenched. The longer they go on, the more serious the impact on health, wellbeing, and recovery.
We expanded our services across the Oxfordshire area two years ago and are looking for an experienced Therapeutic Support Worker (Counsellor), who will be based within Primary Care Team hubs in Banbury. You will be working alongside the NHS Adult Eating Disorder team and other local agencies, including mental health charities, colleges, and GPs, to engage with and to support people affected by an eating disorder in your area. This will include both direct work (counselling) and the delivery of training to young people and professionals on issues relating to eating disorders.
Responsibilities
* Provide one-to-one therapeutic interventions including counselling for people affected by eating disorders
* Provide Support & Guidance appointments and signpost to other agencies where necessary
* Ensure client needs are considered in all aspects of the service
* Raise awareness of eating disorders and encourage prevention and early intervention amongst the community
* Build constructive working relationships with other relevant professionals i.e. college staff, GP’s, key workers etc
* Liaise with SWEDA’s Area Lead and Chief Operating Officer to ensure the service operates in line with its project plan and objectives
* Ensure services are delivered in accordance with relevant professional standards and ethical guidelines
* Provide a holistic and personalised approach to meeting the needs of clients
More information and application form on our website: https://swedauk.org/get-involved/current-paid-opportunities
Please complete the application form and return to admin@swedauk.org by midday on the 16th February.
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