Senior Support Worker Eating Disorders- Salisbury

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 27 November 2024

Job summary

We are looking for someone to join our busy Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Community Team with a focus on joining the Eating Disorders team. Salisbury CAMHS is an award winning team, being recognised as an exceptional team within the Oxford Heath Trust. As a team we are dedicated to support children with their mental health needs and have a variety of professional services available.

For this role we are particularly seeking someone with the skills, interest and relevant experience to work across GH, GMH and Eating Disorders to assist in the assessment and delivery of a wide range of evidence based outcomes. They will work as part of our dedicated Eating Disorders team and will receive ongoing training and supervision from our experienced clinicians.

Main duties of the job

To support both GH, GMH and Eating Disorders functions within the CAMHS team by working alongside qualified colleagues to provide a comprehensive assessment of mental health needs.

Undertake discrete and sensitive assessment of assessments, systemic and other social factors, working alongside qualified colleagues.

Under the supervision of a qualified clinical practitioner, deliver evidence-based psychosocial and psychological and systemic interventions in accordance with NICE guidelines and in accordance with patient choice.

Use outcome rating measures to review and evaluate progress and refer onto and signpost as appropriate.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount
Pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups

Date posted

13 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-OC6765974

Job locations

salisbury CAMHS

Unit 40 Salisbury District Hospital

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide support to the multidisciplinary community CAMHS team in GH, GMH and Eating Disorders to include assessment and intervention under the supervision of a qualified clinical practitioner.

To work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified practitioner and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.

To attend to all clinically related administration.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide support to the multidisciplinary community CAMHS team in GH, GMH and Eating Disorders to include assessment and intervention under the supervision of a qualified clinical practitioner.

To work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified practitioner and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.

To attend to all clinically related administration.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Experience or qualification relevant to mental health

Desirable

Experience with working with young people with eating disorders

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Working with young people with a wide range of mental health and other complexities
Working within a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

Able to deliver a wide range of evidence based therapeutic modalities
Able to understand the presence and impact of eating disorders for young people's wider life.
Formulation planning and delivery

Desirable

Good communication skills
Good computer and keyboard skills

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Experience or qualification relevant to mental health

Desirable

Experience with working with young people with eating disorders

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Working with young people with a wide range of mental health and other complexities
Working within a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

Able to deliver a wide range of evidence based therapeutic modalities
Able to understand the presence and impact of eating disorders for young people's wider life.
Formulation planning and delivery

Desirable

Good communication skills
Good computer and keyboard skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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