Support Worker - Adult Eating Disorders

Job overview

Do you have experience as a Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant?

Would you value a role in a vital mental health service?

We are looking for a full time Support Worker to join our passionate team, working alongside nurses, doctors, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, family therapists, and dieticians, to make a real difference.

Cotswold House Marlborough is a 12 bedded mixed gender ward which offers inpatient and day patient treatment to adults with an eating disorder.

We have a skilful and dedicated MDT team including nurses and HCAs, and within this team you will be directly involved in the assessment, care planning, and delivery of treatment. Each patient has a dedicated care team whom works closely alongside colleagues to support the individual patient. You will also assist in other ward and team duties as directed by the registered nurse.

Please note this role has been reposted, so previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients and their families/carers in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner.
• Contribute to and interpret care plans accurately and consistently
• Normalise appropriate eating behaviours by role modelling and supporting patients at snack and meal times.
• Carry out delegated care tasks such as escort duty and assist with patient daily living activities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

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.