Health Care Support Worker - Community Eating Difficulties Service

Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) South Team West (STW) Eating Difficulties Service as a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker.

This role is ideal for an individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people experiencing eating disorders and associated mental health difficulties. Working within a specialist multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering physical health monitoring and supporting the physical wellbeing of young people receiving treatment from the service.

You will provide compassionate, person-centred support during physical health assessment appointments, helping young people and their families engage positively with treatment. The role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills within children's mental health services while contributing to high-quality, recovery-focused care.

The post will be based across Severn Fields Health Village and The Telford Langley School, with occasional travel across community settings to meet the needs of young people and the service.

Main duties of the job

• Support young people during their physical health assessment appointments, ensuring that the appointment is therapeutic and supportive using clear communication with the young person and their family. Ensure the use of clear instructions for the tasks needing to be completed.
• Observe, monitor and report any changes in presentation or behaviour during the physical health assessment to senior staff.
• Regularly provides advice and guidance - promoting healthy activities and lifestyle choices.
• Responsible for contribution towards planning and undertaking delivery of planned physical health care observations.
• Contribute to creating a therapeutic and safe environment.
• Participates in Trust audits and surveys, information collection for clinical audits specific to own work area, the implementation of agreed action plans and practice development initiatives as part of the team.

About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-SB-26-8369147
Job locations: Severn Fields Health Village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ, United Kingdom

Essential qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Desirable qualifications

• Experience in Physical Health Checks

Desirable experience

• Experience working with Children and Young People

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Laura Jones, Operational and Quality Lead, Laura.Jones3@mpft.nhs.uk, 07484940720

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