Job Description

Job Overview

First Steps Ed are looking for a passionate and empathic Eating Disorder Support Officer to work in a team of Specialist Support Officers and Coordinators who provide services users support for a range of eating disorders. The Eating Disorder Support Officer will join our team in Hertfordshire which will require face2face sessions in Stevenage, Watford and across Hertfordshire, so access to a vehicle and full driving license is a must.

This role is fixed term until March 2026 that could be extended and hours are flexible between 24hrs - 37.5 hours per week.

You will have the ability to relate to and work with a range of professionals to ensure a high quality and safe services. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical and non-clinical colleagues from referring organisations and colleagues from across our organisation.

You will also;

Provide peer support to service users, helping them realise their goals as agreed within their care plan. Work with the individuals to access our services including one-to-one peer support Leading and managing a team Engaging with other professionals and raising awareness of our service Allocating service users to staff members and the team Analysing data and writing reports for our senior team and All Services Director. Provide additional support and signposting to our Guided Self-help, psychoeducation programmes and support groups, befriending, and volunteering opportunities as part of their supported self-care Working with children and young people covering the age range of 5 to 25 years old on site in therapy rooms and online via video with one-to-one or in peer groups. Deliver workshops and training to external organisations as part of the role. Full training and support will be provided for this role. This role will require you to travel 25% of the time within Hertfordshire for client meetings or face to face workshops.

What you will bring

Passionate and able to communicate to our service users and teams Provide professional and clear approach to support our service users Lived experience of Eating Disorder or proving support to service users regarding eating disorders. A good understanding of the pathways and service provision is an advantage Background in healthcare, support or Mental health care is advantageous Background working or caring for children and young people Educated to A level or work experience to A Level. A clean driving license with appropriate insurance and own vehicle is required to travel to and from locations Desirable Postgraduate diploma in Mental health or Health services or Qualified Psychotherapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) / College of Family Couple and Systemic Therapy.

This role requires a DBS check to be successfully completed prior to employment.

Based in Hertfordshire - Stevenage, Watford, Luton, Hitchin, Bishop Stortford, St Albans

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Experience:

Lived experience with eating disorders: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Watford WD17 3EU