Job summary First Steps Ed are looking for a passionate leader to manage a team of Eating Disorder Support Officers and Coordinators who provide services users support for a range of eating disorders. The Senior ED Support Officer will join our team in Nottingham/Nottinghamshire. You will have the ability to relate to and work with a range of professionals to ensure a high quality and safe services. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical and non-clinical colleagues from referring organisations and colleagues from across our organisation. Full training will be provided. Main duties of the job You must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with services users dealing with eating disorders and/ or mental health difficulties. You will also; Provide peer support to service users, helping them realise their goals as agreed within their care plan. Work with the individuals to access our services including one-to-one peer support Leading and managing a team Engaging with other professionals and raising awareness of our service Allocating service users to staff members and the team Analysing data and writing reports for our senior team and All Services Director. Provide additional support and signposting to our Guided Self-help, psychoeducation programmes and support groups, befriending, and volunteering opportunities as part of their supported self-care Working with children and young people covering the age range of 5 to 25 years old on site in therapy rooms and online via video with one-to-one or in peer groups. Deliver workshops and training to external organisations as part of the role. Full training and support will be provided for this role. This role will require you to travel 25% of the time within Nottingham/shire for client meetings or face to face workshops. About us First Steps ED is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment. Benefits: 25 days annual leave Mental Health Leave Company events Company pension Employee discount platform Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme Referral programme Sick pay Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £24,075 a year HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number B0409-SSSONottsFeb25 Job locations First Steps ED Nottingham NG2 3DE Job description Job responsibilities Passionate and able to communicate to our service users and teams Provide professional and clear approach to support our service users A good understanding of the pathways and service provision is an advantage Background in healthcare, support or Mental health care is advantageous Background working or caring for children and young people Educated to minimum A level or experience to A Level. A clean driving licence with appropriate insurance and own vehicle is required to travel to and from locations Minimum of 1 years of experience of working with services users dealing with eating disorders and/ or mental health difficulties. 1 year experience of managing a team Desirable Postgraduate diploma in Mental health or Health services or Qualified Psychotherapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) / College of Family Couple and Systemic Therapy. This role requires a DBS check to be successfully completed prior to employment. Job description Job responsibilities Passionate and able to communicate to our service users and teams Provide professional and clear approach to support our service users A good understanding of the pathways and service provision is an advantage Background in healthcare, support or Mental health care is advantageous Background working or caring for children and young people Educated to minimum A level or experience to A Level. A clean driving licence with appropriate insurance and own vehicle is required to travel to and from locations Minimum of 1 years of experience of working with services users dealing with eating disorders and/ or mental health difficulties. 1 year experience of managing a team Desirable Postgraduate diploma in Mental health or Health services or Qualified Psychotherapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) / College of Family Couple and Systemic Therapy. This role requires a DBS check to be successfully completed prior to employment. Person Specification Driving Licence Essential Must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle that will be insured for personal and business use Experience Essential Minimum of 1 years of experience of working with services users dealing with eating disorders and/ or mental health difficulties. Minimum 1 year experience of managing a team Desirable Postgraduate diploma in Mental health or Health services or Qualified Psychotherapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) / College of Family Couple and Systemic Therapy. Person Specification Driving Licence Essential Must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle that will be insured for personal and business use Experience Essential Minimum of 1 years of experience of working with services users dealing with eating disorders and/ or mental health difficulties. Minimum 1 year experience of managing a team Desirable Postgraduate diploma in Mental health or Health services or Qualified Psychotherapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) / College of Family Couple and Systemic Therapy. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name First Steps ED Address First Steps ED Nottingham NG2 3DE Employer's website https://firststepsed.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)