Senior Support Worker

Job overview

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply and we cannot sponsor for this position please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. For this post you also need a full UK driving licence and a vehicle for work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 4 Senior Support Worker to join the children and young people’s eating disorder service in Coventry and Warwickshire.

This is a full time, permanent role and you will become part of a growing and thriving CAMHS eating disorders (ED) day unit and outpatient service. Support Workers who are passionate about making a difference for children, young people, and families, we want to hear from you.

The Trust’s CAMHS eating disorders services are expanding, with new and exciting care pathways currently in development. If you have an interest in ED, we offer a specialist and supportive environment to grow your career. There will be opportunities to become involved in-service development and delivery across a number of initiatives, and we would seek to work with you to develop your interests within the whole eating disorder pathway.

Main duties of the job

To provide community based treatments to Eating Disorder clients. The post holder will work with qualified staff within the specialist eating disorders service to support care co-ordinator and implementing home treatment support for a defined caseload of clients.

The post holder will work with the outpatient and day unit nurses and consultants to provide monitoring and support to severely unwell patients. S/he may also contribute to the pathway for clients with severe and enduring eating disorders and act as a link worker for patients who are making the transition from CAMHS to adult services. The post holder will support clinicians to carry out specialist nursing assessments, plan and implement care, respond appropriately to crises and maintain associated records.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.