About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our specialist Children and Young People's Eating Disorders Service. This rewarding role involves providing therapeutic support and spending meaningful time with children and young people experiencing eating disorders, helping to promote recovery and emotional wellbeing.
You will be responsible for delivering planned, recovery-focused care to a defined caseload of children and young people with eating disorders, ensuring support is tailored to individual needs. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Trust services to provide seamless care along agreed pathways and liaise effectively with external partners, including statutory, independent, voluntary, and charitable organisations, to support access to appropriate services.
You will support service users to maintain their place within the community and assist with transitions between services where required. Working closely with the Lead Professional, you will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans. You will also play a key role in supporting young people and their families, including providing practical and emotional support during mealtimes. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families within a supportive multidisciplinary team
Main duties of the job
Systems and Equipment
Input patient related data into appropriate clinical system such as Rio. Observe and record data using appropriate methods, tools and technology, including performing simple audits or surveys and assisting with occasional clinical trials or research projects. Decisions and Judgements
Identifies, minimizes and reports risks of danger, harm and abuse to senior colleagues Works with other Trust services to promote seamless service-user focused care, transfer and discharge on identified care pathways including accepting routine referrals during the day. Works in partnership with service-users to assist them in identifying activities that are meaningful to them and that support agreed health outcomes. Regularly supports service-users to access a range of activities and services to maintain their independence and promote their recovery. Regularly provides advice and guidance - promoting healthy activities and lifestyle choices. Communication and Relationships
Communicates with service-users and carers, all members of the multi-disciplinary team and staff in external agencies using a variety of methods including Information Technology. Relates appropriately with service-users, carers, colleagues and others - at all times
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.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
For more information relating to this vacancy please refer to the job description and job specification
Person Specification
Interest in working with CYP Essential
Interest in working with CYP
Understanding of eating disorders Essential
understanding 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Severn fields Health Village
Sundorne Road
Shrewsbury
SY1 4RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)