Job overview
The Children and Young People’s Eating Disorders Day Service is recruiting two Band 3 Support Workers based at Corporation Street in Stafford. These are permanent positions, each working 37.5 hours per week.
The service provides specialist, intensive, evidence-based support for children and young people with moderate to severe eating disorders. It is designed to deliver flexible, person-centred care tailored to the individual needs of each young person.
In this role, you will work closely with children, young people, and their families, supporting their mental health and wellbeing. You will deliver direct care to those attending the Day Hospital Service, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, support engagement in therapeutic programmes, and help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for service users and their families.
To learn more please follow the below link:
Children and Young People's Eating Disorder Service
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 therapeutic groups 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.
- Contribute to creating a therapeutic and safe environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If your recent application for this role was not shortlisted, we kindly ask that you do not reapply at this time.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role.
This mobilisation represents a significant step forward in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative’s commitment to transforming eating disorder care for children and young people and aligns with nationally driven new care models for children and young people.
We recently held a virtual careers event where we discussed the new service. To watch please follow the below link:
Eating Disorders Virtual Information & Recruitment Event 20251008
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of children and young people’s mental health and eating disorder difficulties.
- Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, families, and professionals
Desirable
- Knowledge of recovery-focused approaches
- Awareness of risk management in relation to eating disorders
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Training in mental health, safeguarding, or child development
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This advert is for *INTERNAL ONLY MPFT ONLY* Support Worker for Children and Young People with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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