Job Description

The closing date is 7th Dec 2025

Job summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join the Eating Disorder Service for Adults (EDSA). This is a dynamic and expanding multidisciplinary team offering specialist care to individuals experiencing eating disorders across Somerset.


You will play a key role in enhancing community-based support, helping individuals access resources and achieve personal goals that improve their quality of life. You will work closely with patients, families, carers, and professionals across the service to promote recovery and engagement.


This role is ideal for someone with experience in mental health or community care settings who is passionate about making a difference and keen to develop within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Develop therapeutic relationships with individuals experiencing eating disorders. Provide specialist support under clinical supervision, including group and individual interventions. Support clients in accessing community resources and achieving personal recovery goals. Assist in assessments and contribute to care planning and risk management. Liaise with voluntary sector organisations and other services to coordinate care.
Maintain accurate records using the Trust's electronic systems. Attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service development initiatives. Travel across Somerset to deliver care in various settings including clinics, homes, and community venues.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Clinical Responsibilities:

Deliver supportive interventions tailored to individual needs. Promote engagement with the EDSA and build resilience in clients. Assist in setting up and running therapeutic groups. Provide feedback to clinicians to inform assessments and care plans.

Service Development:

Contribute to audits, surveys, and the creation of clinical resources. Suggest improvements to working practices and highlight unmet needs.

Administrative & Operational Duties:

Maintain patient records and manage own administrative tasks. Ensure appropriate use of Trust resources and uphold confidentiality standards. Adhere to Trust policies including safeguarding, infection control, and equality & diversity.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

A care related HNC/HND equivalent e.g. NVQ level 3 (or 2 and working to 3)/ Associate Nurse / Psychology graduate.


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Desirable

Additional care related qualifications.

Experience

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Essential

To have knowledge and experience of a wide range of health and social care community resources.


Experience of working in community settings.


Demonstrable experience of working directly with a vulnerable client group, including experience of working psychologically with people with mental health problems.




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Desirable

Experience of working with people who have eating disorders.


Experience of developing therapeutic relationships with people who are hard-to-engage.

Additional Criteria

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Essential

To have knowledge of both young peoples' services as well as services provided to adults. Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service and willingness to drive to different locations across the county.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

For help with your application, contact:

Louise Champion


louise.champion@somersetft.nhs.uk


07768640249

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

27485.00 to 30162.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time

Reference number

Job locations

The Bridge

Glastonbury Road

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1TJ


Magnolia House

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BN