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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