Eating Disorder Workshops and Education Coordinator

Job summary

What we are looking for

First Steps Ed are looking for a passionate and organised Workshops and Education Coordinator who will provide effective delivery of First Steps EDs suite of workshops, self-help guided resources and CPD professional training. First Steps ED provide person centred support to our service users for a range of eating disorders.

You will have the ability to manage the delivery and content provision of the workshops and coordinate with the wider teams on the facilitation of our workshops.

Full training and support will be provided for this role but you must have experience either lived or supporting service users with eating disorders.

Main duties of the job

You will also

• Lead and coordinate the full suite of workshops and CPD training at First Steps ED including: Service Workshops, School workshops, professional CPD and professional training.
• Deliver face to face and virtual workshop and training content to external organisations, ensuring the provision of in-person workshops and training as required.
• End to end management of external enquiries process, regarding workshops and professional training ensuring timely responses, booking and service delivery.
• Engaging with other professionals and raising awareness of our service
• Ensure workshop and CPD services are well-planned and promoted to the relevant organisations to maximise intake of the commissioned services available.
• Analysing data and writing reports for our wider team and All Services Director.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, including scheduling, and materials preparation
• To represent Workshops and Education at First Steps ED and attend relevant meetings and professional activities by agreement with the line manager and All Ages Services Director.

This role will require you to travel 25% of the time for face to face workshops at various locations of our services areas within Derby/Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottingham.

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

About us

First Steps ED is a national eating disorder Charity providing help and support to individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds including their families. We offer training and education to professionals and together with our stakeholders we advance the latest evidence-base for service developments through our service-user led approach.

• In the field of eating disorders, we offer the widest range of high-quality care focused on the needs of the individual. Our pathways include:
• Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Treatment Programmes
• Transition Eating Disorder Treatment Programmes to University Students
• Adult Eating Disorders Treatment Programmes
• Parent and Carer Support Programmes
• Digital Eating Disorders Treatment Programmes
• Guided and Self-guided Psychoeducation and Training Programmes

Our team understand eating disorders. With extensive knowledge and experience, our staff provide the necessary experience to be able to operate effectively, whilst relying on the help and support provided by our wonderful volunteers.

Our workforce team comprises of staff members, freelancers, volunteers and trustees. Together, we drive the charity forward and deliver our mission.