AHP Support Worker - ED-ISH

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS organization in England is seeking a therapeutic support staff member for its CYP Eating Disorders Intensive Support at Home service. The role involves delivering high-quality interventions and working collaboratively to promote recovery for children and young people with eating disorders. Applicants should possess relevant experience in therapeutic settings and be dedicated to providing compassionate care. This position offers professional development opportunities within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people.
• Ability to support the meal-time management process.
• Capable of contributing to care planning and assessment activities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of evidence-based interventions for CYP with eating disorders.
• Facilitate group and individual therapeutic interventions.
• Assist with monitoring of physical and mental health needs.

Job description

Overview

The CYP Eating Disorders Intensive Support at Home (ED-ISH) is currently mobilising. This specialist provision delivers intensive, evidence-based care to children & young people experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders. The service model is designed to deliver intensive, flexible & person-centred care for children & young people (CYP) with eating disorders, embedded within the existing CAMHS Eating Disorders Service (CEDS) infrastructure.

Service Features

• Intensive Home treatment-providing targeted support within the home environment
• Meal support and psychoeducationfor young people & their families, promoting sustainable recovery at home.
• Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision, ensuring continuity & quality of care across settings.
• Training and consultation to professionals and carers, enhancing system-wide understanding and support for eating disorders.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job To support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and young people (CYP) with eating disorders within the CAMHS Day Hospital setting. The postholder will work under the supervision of registered Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to facilitate group and individual interventions, contribute to care planning, support meal-time management, and assist with assessment, therapeutic activities, and monitoring of physical and mental health needs. The role aims to promote recovery, independence, engagement in meaningful activity, and the development of healthy routines for CYP and their families/carers.

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.