Support Worker for Children and Young People
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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
Job description
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 Collaboratives 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
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
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
About the employer
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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