Eating Disorders Community Support Worker Nottingham, England
Job description
As part of the Nottinghamshire Eating Disorder Service and with support from the Multi-Disciplinary Team the post holder will work with service users to implement agreed plans to maximize independence in relation to daily living and access a wide range of educational, volunteering, employment, sports, leisure and creative activities to support the service user’s recovery. Clinical supervision will be provided by a qualified team member.
The post holder is a member of the CAMHS and Adult Eating Disorder Service and will work across two sites, Mandala Centre and Hopewood. This role requires the individual to support service users with their recovery, working with individuals and in groups. To achieve this the post holder will need to plan, carry out individual sessions which may be in the service user’s home or community settings, this may also include support to families/carers. In relation to this the post holder must understand the treatment aims and objectives identified by the MDT. The post holder will need to communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To work closely/under supervision of the team in receiving referrals and developing required support packages.
- Carry out a range of group and individual work under supervision of qualified team member.
- To follow the care plan supporting service users developing skills in activities of daily living, meaningful occupation and to become integrated into a range of community resources/facilities, ensuring service users experience a smooth transition into community opportunities.
- To work in partnership with others, promoting the work of the service and providing positive representation.
- To provide support around the physical health management of service users.
- Ensure confidentiality of service user information at all times.
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- To work closely/under supervision of the team in receiving referrals and developing required support packages.
- Carry out a range of group and individual work under supervision of qualified team member.
- To follow the care plan supporting service users developing skills in activities of daily living, meaningful occupation and to become integrated into a range of community resources/facilities, ensuring service users experience a smooth transition into community opportunities.
- To work in partnership with others, promoting the work of the service and providing positive representation.
- To provide support around the physical health management of service users.
- Ensure confidentiality of service user information at all times.
- The post holder in conjunction with the multi-displinary team will support service user’s recovery.
- The post holder will maintain an individual caseload, under supervision of a qualified team member.
- The post holder will support service users to develop skills in activities of daily living and in engaging in community opportunities working either independently or alongside Team members.
