Support Worker - Adult Eating Disorders

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Do you have experience as a Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant?

Would you value a role in a vital mental health service?

We are looking for a part time Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our passionate team, working alongside nurses, doctors, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, family therapists, and dieticians, to make a real difference.

Cotswold House Marlborough is a 12 bedded mixed gender ward which offers inpatient and day patient treatment to adults with an eating disorder.

We have a skilful and dedicated MDT team including nurses and HCAs, and within this team you will be directly involved in the assessment, care planning, and delivery of treatment. Each patient has a dedicated care team whom works closely alongside colleagues to support the individual patient. You will also assist in other ward and team duties as directed by the registered nurse.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients and their families/carers in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner.
Contribute to and interpret care plans accurately and consistently
Normalise appropriate eating behaviours by role modelling and supporting patients at snack and meal times.
Carry out delegated care tasks such as escort duty and assist with patient daily living activities

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

26 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-OA7070127

Job locations

Savernake Hospital

London Road

Marlborough

SN8 3HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of Providing Care

Knowledge

Desirable

Experience of working with people with eating disorders.

skills

Essential

Ability to support & motivate patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of Providing Care

Knowledge

Desirable

Experience of working with people with eating disorders.

skills

Essential

Ability to support & motivate patients.

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.