Job summary 37.5 Hours per Week Calderdale and Kirklees Childand Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has an exciting opportunity torecruit to a post within the Eating Disorder team and will include thedeveloping ARFID pathway. These posts are part of aservice development to provide additional support to both the Eating DisorderTeam and embed an ARFID pathway within it to ensure the needs of thesechildren, young people and their families are met. By identifying children andyoung people earlier and providing the right support, we can work with familiesto provide a dedicated treatment plan to be able to, prevent escalation andreduce long term difficulties and decrease the pressures in the ED and acuteservices. We are looking for someonehighly motivated and enthusiastic who has an interest in Eating Disorders andARFID. We are a community team who works weekdays and cover the Calderdale andKirklees area. Support is offered both fromthe team and wider service. The service support professional development. Wetake pride in working together to maintain a supportive and friendly workplacethat enables our staff to thrive and influence positive change to the lives ofthe young people and families who have the support of our service. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be part of a Eating Disorder pathway and will support the team in developing and driving this pathway within the Eating Disorders service. This will include supporting service development based on best practice guidelines and existing research and evidence. Further requirements can be found within the person specification and job description. You will deliver high quality interventions following care planning, treatment and regular reviews (CPA) from the qualified practitioners in your team for children and young people who meet the criteria of the pathway with a diagnosis/presentation of both Eating Disorders and ARFID. This could include daily meal support for young people, offering support within groups for both parents and young people or offering packages of intervention as agreed with the qualified staff. Someone who can engage with people well and is able to work well within a team. You would receive supervision and line management regularly to ensure you feel well supported and able to deliver the agreed work to a high standard. At the time of advertising, this role does meet theminimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates towork in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application. About us Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust. Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year. Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment. We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Under thesupervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associatepractitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support asand when necessary, in the delivery of psychological and physical care to adefined group of people. As part of a healthcareteam, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care topeople that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential. Develop and maintainmeaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive andempathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively. Demonstrate anunderstanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group ofservice users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,family and carers. To make the appropriate adjustments independently within ownlevel of competence and be able to communicate any changes to service users andregistered health care professionals. Be required to concentratefor periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observationsetc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areasof work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety. Exercise a degree ofindependence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches whendelivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,within own levels of competence. Ensure the careexperienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyoneeg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values. Contribute to the careplanning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/independence/recovery. Implement care withinwell-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and establishedclinical care plans. Organise a range ofactivities eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or smallgroups. Apply knowledge of longerterm health conditions eg, Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providingadvice and support. Undertake the physicalaspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items ofequipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate tothe role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received. Assist in dealing withverbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include theneed for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role). Attend to the serviceusers personal care needs as required. Participate in a flexiblerostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care (as appropriate to the role). We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are usingAI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Overreliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouragedand we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates toprogress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application,please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Under thesupervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associatepractitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support asand when necessary, in the delivery of psychological and physical care to adefined group of people. As part of a healthcareteam, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care topeople that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential. Develop and maintainmeaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive andempathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively. Demonstrate anunderstanding of the care and treatment programmes of a designated group ofservice users to enable you to instruct, advise & guide service users,family and carers. To make the appropriate adjustments independently within ownlevel of competence and be able to communicate any changes to service users andregistered health care professionals. Be required to concentratefor periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg,following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observationsetc, and responding to issues of concern appropriately. This may include areasof work requiring physical effort, with regard to risk, health & safety. Exercise a degree ofindependence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches whendelivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems,within own levels of competence. Ensure the careexperienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyoneeg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect,dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values. Contribute to the careplanning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/independence/recovery. Implement care withinwell-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and establishedclinical care plans. Organise a range ofactivities eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or smallgroups. Apply knowledge of longerterm health conditions eg, Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providingadvice and support. Undertake the physicalaspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items ofequipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate tothe role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received. Assist in dealing withverbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include theneed for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role). Attend to the serviceusers personal care needs as required. Participate in a flexiblerostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care (as appropriate to the role). We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are usingAI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Overreliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouragedand we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates toprogress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application,please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. Person Specification Special Knowledge / Skills Essential As appropriate to the role: Demonstrates excellent customer care skills. Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users. Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role. Excellent communicator. Good IT/keyboard skills. Diversity/Cultural understanding. Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust. Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc. Non-judgemental, empathetic manner. Demonstrates Trust Values. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good administration and organisational skills. Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction. Desirable Language skills other than English. Experience of supervising/inducting others. Training Essential Must be willing / able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area. Must be willing / able to undergo job development and training. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc. Physical Attributes Essential A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary). Experience Essential In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs. In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence. In dealing with the public. In working as an effective team member. Of demonstrating own duties. Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills. Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement. Qualifications Essential GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent. Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF (regulated Qualification Framework) NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3. Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement. Desirable Level 4 units in Health & Social Care. Experience of the speciality area. Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Responsive attitude and approach. Dress appropriately for the environment. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Person Specification Special Knowledge / Skills Essential As appropriate to the role: Demonstrates excellent customer care skills. Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users. Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role. Excellent communicator. Good IT/keyboard skills. Diversity/Cultural understanding. Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust. Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc. Non-judgemental, empathetic manner. Demonstrates Trust Values. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good administration and organisational skills. Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental etc. risks and act appropriately Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction. Desirable Language skills other than English. Experience of supervising/inducting others. Training Essential Must be willing / able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area. Must be willing / able to undergo job development and training. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc. Physical Attributes Essential A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary). Experience Essential In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs. In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence. In dealing with the public. In working as an effective team member. Of demonstrating own duties. Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills. Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement. Qualifications Essential GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent. Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF (regulated Qualification Framework) NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Or, level 2 qualification with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3. Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement. Desirable Level 4 units in Health & Social Care. Experience of the speciality area. Willingness to undertake further study towards level 4 qualification. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Responsive attitude and approach. Dress appropriately for the environment. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). 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 South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Address Folly Hall Mills St Thomas Road Huddersfield HD1 3LT Employer's website