Community Outreach Worker - Eating Disorder

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in London is seeking a dedicated professional to support adults with eating disorders. The role involves facilitating therapeutic care plans, collaborating with a multi-professional team, and providing person-centred support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills and risk management abilities while assisting patients in both clinic and home settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with eating disorders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Support individual therapeutic care plans for adults with eating disorders.
• Assist patients in a hospital clinic and at home.
• Provide person-centred support to aid recovery goals.

Skills

Therapeutic Care

Risk Management

Communication

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Support and facilitate individual therapeutic care plans and interventions for adults with eating disorders, in collaboration with the team, including the Consultant and Managers.
2. Assist patients in a hospital clinic setting and at their homes, promoting collaborative and therapeutic activities.
3. Provide person-centred support to aid recovery goals, including assistance with practical daily living tasks and social inclusion activities.
4. Support personalised care planning within a multi-professional team, working closely with service users and their carers, and ensuring care plans are updated as needs change.
5. Demonstrate risk awareness in assessment and ongoing risk management, practicing safely according to individual needs and risk management plans.
6. Work alongside qualified staff to anticipate individual needs, communicate effectively, and respond rapidly to crises.
7. Physically capable of fulfilling the role, including undertaking a minimum of 4 visits per shift, accessing high-rise buildings, and responding to emergencies.

About South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

We provide a wide range of NHS mental health and substance misuse services, working closely with the IoPPN, King's College London, and part of King's Health Partners. Our scope encompasses care and treatment, science and research, and training, making us a unique organization in mental health services.

Contact Details

For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Mary James
Job Title: Clinical Service Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]