The unders 18's Eating Disorders Service is seeking a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker to undertake a range of clinical activities within the Eating Disorders Service.
This role will be based in Bury St Edmunds with the post holder working 18 hours a week.
You must have a strong knowledge of working with service users under 18 and those with an Eating Disorder.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Support Workers undertake a range of activities to support the work of the team. This includes supporting the implementation of positive behavioural support plans, undertaking home visits, and supporting young people and their families.
Within this role, clinicians work with minimal supervision, but under the direction of senior clinicians including Nurses and Psychologists. The degree of involvement will be determined by a Registered Practitioner or Assistant Practitioner who will assess the extent of supervision required, considering the particular circumstances and assessing the post holder's experience.
You will observe, report, and record any changes that may indicate an alteration in the patient's wellbeing, as well as any routine observations required, and converse with patients and their relatives/carers in a positive and respectful manner.
About us
Our team is passionate about what they do, in a community they love - a community of warm, honest, and hard-working people delivering essential care.
Every day is different and not without its challenges. We strive to ensure our staff have the support they need to tackle these challenges and time to embrace new opportunities.
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
* a comprehensive in-house & external training programmes
* career progression
* starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
* NHS discounts and many more.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous experience within the care sector.
Other
* Able to travel independently.
Qualifications
* Care Certificate - or completion of the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of start date.
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
* Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
* An apprenticeship Framework Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
Skills
* Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team.
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.
£24,071 to £25,674 a year gross per annum pro rata.
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