Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of a Community Support Worker in the adult eating disorders intensive day service . The service is based at Imperial Avenue in Norton. The service is open - hrs Monday - Friday. You may also be asked to support people in their own homes.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality patient focused care in a community setting.

The role will involve improving the lives of people with Anorexia Nervosa and the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.

Maintain safety, privacy and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.

Responsible for recognising the signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, and follows correct safeguarding policies

Undertakes delegated activities within level of own competency, and with due regard to risk assessment, to assist with the implementation of intervention plans as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Completes patient assessment tools and accurately summarises within patient care records.

Identifies changes in patients' presentation and acts, reports and records appropriately.

Accompany and provide support to patients in a variety of community settings, as delegated and dependent on current risk assessment.

Assists in the provision of health education and advice on health promotion to patients and their carers.

Demonstrates safe breakaway techniques in the management of violence and aggression as required.

Demonstrates safe moving and handling of patients using equipment as required.

Where appropriate and with authorisation, acts as an advocate for patients / carers. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health.

About us

We pride ourselves in being the catalyst that makes a difference in service users lives for the better. The Adult Eating Disorders team proposes a fantastic opportunity for practitioners to become a vital component in a team that is busy, dynamic and recently expanded.

What lays ahead is the opportunity to become a member that will be recognised as being part of a supportive and enthusiastic team. Additionally, you will be working alongside care coordinators and lead professionals to achieve patient centred care that is recovery focused. The aim is to aid individuals to achieve the highest level of independence and recovery possible reflective of their situation and bring about change that is positive and improves a person's quality of life. We aim to support recovery, health, well-being and social participation.

We are a team that is compassionate, inclusive, and committed working together to provide excellent care to support our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH / RNLD
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised Practice Supervisor and / or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months

Experience

Essential

Knowledge

Essential