Job overview

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our Children and Young People’s Eating Disorders Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people and their families through recovery while working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team. 

In this role, you will work directly with children and young people experiencing eating disorders, helping them and their families build healthier routines, improve wellbeing and remain supported within their home and community. 

What You’ll Do

• Support children and young people and their families with eating disorder recovery plans
• Help stabilise eating patterns and develop positive routines
• Work alongside clinicians to deliver agreed care plans and interventions
• Monitor and record physical health observations such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight
• Support psychoeducation groups and family interventions
• Identify changes in wellbeing and escalate concerns appropriately
• Encourage young people to engage in education, activities and community life

 What We’re Looking For

 You’ll be someone who is compassionate, organised and confident working with young people and families in a community setting.

Experience in eating disorders and physical health monitoring is helpful including Bloods & ECG, but full training can be provided for the right candidate.

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 delivery of therapeutic interventions  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

Working for our organisation

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

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