Support Worker for Children and Young People – Band 3
Closing date: 28 July 2026
The Children and Young People’s Eating Disorders Day Service is recruiting a Band 3 Support Worker based at Corporation Street in Stafford. This is a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.
The service provides specialist, intensive, evidence-based support for children and young people with moderate to severe eating disorders. It is designed to deliver flexible, person‑centred care tailored to the individual needs of each young person.
In this role you will work closely with children, young people, and their families, supporting their mental health and wellbeing. You will deliver direct care to those attending the Day Hospital Service, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, support engagement in therapeutic programmes, and help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for service users and their families.
Main duties of the job
- Support young people with daily routines, mealtimes, and structured therapeutic activities.
- Provide practical and emotional support to young people and families in line with individual care plans.
- Assist in therapeutic groups and psychoeducational sessions under the supervision of qualified staff.
- Promote recovery, independence, and positive coping strategies.
- Observe, monitor, and report any changes in presentation, behaviour, or physical health to senior staff.
- Contribute to creating a therapeutic and safe environment.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Training in mental health, safeguarding, or child development
Skills
- Understanding of children and young people’s mental health and eating disorder difficulties.
- Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, families, and professionals.
- Knowledge of recovery‑focused approaches.
- Awareness of risk management in relation to eating disorders.
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.
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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