Children & Young People's Therapeutic Support Worker
7 months ago
Tackling eating disorders as early as possible is critical to stop them becoming entrenched.
The longer they go on, the more serious the impact on health, wellbeing, and recovery. We are looking for an experienced Children and Young People’s Therapeutic Support Worker to join our vibrant and supportive team. You will be based in Shepton Mallet but will deliver services across Somerset. Working alongside the NHS CAMHS Children’s Eating Disorders team and other local agencies including mental health charities, schools, colleges and GPs, you will be helping to support young people with early signs of an eating disorder or who are stepping down from other types of care. Your work will include both one-to-one direct support and the delivery of training to young people and professionals on issues relating to eating disorders.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide an accessible support service for children affected by eating disorders in Somerset
- Provide support and guidance appointments and signpost to other agencies where necessary
- Provide one-to-one support including therapeutic interventions to children and their families
- Ensure client needs are considered in all aspects of the service
- Raise awareness of eating disorders and encourage prevention and early intervention amongst children and young people
- Build constructive working relationships with other relevant professionals, i.e. school staff, Youth Workers, GP’s, social workers and NHS colleagues etc.
- Liaise with SWEDA’s Children’s Lead to ensure the service operates in line with its project plan and objectives
- Ensure services are delivered in accordance with relevant professional standards and ethical guidelines
- Provide a holistic and personalised approach to meeting the needs of clients
- Attendance at weekly clinical meetings to discuss new clients to the service and provide input to planning services for these clients
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the aims and objectives of SWEDA
- Work with SWEDA’s Chief Operating Officer and other members of the SWEDA team to develop opportunities for raising awareness, information sharing & training
- Provide services against agreed objectives, project indicators, plans and deadlines
- Maintain a positive working relationship with other team members
- Comply with the culture and policies governing the organisation
More details available on our website with a Recruitment Pack and Application Form.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £18,333.00-£20,166.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Somerset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- counselling young people: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- counselling qualification incl CYP basic competencies (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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