Band 3 Clinical Support Worker – Eating Disorders (Visa Sponsorship

Techwaka; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Clinical Support Worker for their Under-18 Eating Disorders Service in Bury St Edmunds. This part-time role requires experience in child mental health and offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients. The position provides a supportive team environment with numerous benefits, including career progression and NHS pension schemes.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Comprehensive internal and external training programmes

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days

NHS staff discounts

Access to staff physiotherapy services

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector and working with young people in mental health.
• Must have a qualification like a Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of positive behavioural support plans.
• Conduct home visits to support young people and their families.
• Maintain therapeutic communication with patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Ability to work independently

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Location: Bury St Edmunds
Hours: 18 hours per week
Salary: £24,070 – £25,670 per annum (pro-rata)
Employer: Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Support Worker to join our Under-18 Eating Disorders Service based in Bury St Edmunds. This Band 3 position offers a unique opportunity to support young people dealing with complex eating disorders.

This part-time role (18 hours per week) is ideal for those with a solid background in child mental health and a passion for delivering meaningful care within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of positive behavioural support plans.
• Conduct home visits and provide practical and emotional support to young people and their families.
• Observe, report, and document any changes in patient wellbeing.
• Work under the direction of senior clinicians, including Nurses and Psychologists.
• Maintain respectful and therapeutic communication with patients, families, and carers.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

• Previous experience within the care sector.
• Ability to work without direct supervision while coordinating with clinical team members.
• Confident in working with young people experiencing mental health or eating disorders.

Qualifications (Required – at least one of the following):

• Care Certificate (or willingness to complete within 12 weeks).
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Apprenticeship Framework Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to safeguarding patient wellbeing.

Benefits

• NHS pension scheme
• Comprehensive internal and external training programmes
• Career progression opportunities
• 27 days starting annual leave, increasing to 33 days (plus bank holidays)
• NHS staff discounts
• Access to staff physiotherapy services
• Supportive, experienced team environment

Visa Sponsorship Information

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates. Applicants must meet UKVI requirements, including the criminal record certificate from countries lived in over the past 10 years (for 12+ months).

About Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

We deliver high-quality community-based mental health services across Norfolk and Suffolk. Our team is passionate, resilient, and supportive—focused on making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.

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