Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 4 Outreach Worker to join our Enhanced Treatment Team for Adult Eating Disorders. In this role, you'll be part of a skilled and compassionate multidisciplinary team, supporting people to manage their recovery in the community and helping them build confidence in everyday life. You'll work closely with clients in their homes and local settings, providing practical and therapeutic support that makes a genuine difference.
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. If you're passionate about supporting people with eating disorders and want to develop your skills in a supportive environment, this is a fantastic opportunity.
Main duties of the job
As an Outreach Worker with our Enhanced Treatment Team, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care. You will support clients in their own homes and in the community, helping them develop practical coping strategies and confidence in everyday activities, including meal support when required. You'll co-facilitate therapeutic groups, deliver individual interventions under supervision, and work alongside colleagues to ensure each person receives the right care for their needs.
The role requires excellent communication, empathy, and the ability to work flexibly and without direct supervision. You'll need to be confident in building therapeutic relationships, adaptable in your approach, and committed to supporting people on their recovery journey.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our locations:
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 4 Outreach Worker or Nursing Associate in the Enhanced Treatment Team for Adult Eating Disorders, you will:
- Deliver recovery-focused care in the community, including individual and group interventions.
- Provide meal support and practical assistance in real-life settings.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Support clients to build confidence, independence, and resilience in their recovery journey.
- Work flexibly and independently, with supervision and guidance from senior colleagues.
- Youll bring compassion, adaptability, and strong communication skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting people with eating disorders. In return, youll receive excellent support, supervision, and opportunities for training and career development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 4 Outreach Worker or Nursing Associate in the Enhanced Treatment Team for Adult Eating Disorders, you will:
- Deliver recovery-focused care in the community, including individual and group interventions.
- Provide meal support and practical assistance in real-life settings.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Support clients to build confidence, independence, and resilience in their recovery journey.
- Work flexibly and independently, with supervision and guidance from senior colleagues.
- Youll bring compassion, adaptability, and strong communication skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting people with eating disorders. In return, youll receive excellent support, supervision, and opportunities for training and career development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of mental health services (as a worker or service
- Demonstrable ability of supervising other staff
- Experience of training staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working in the community of a crisis service
- Experience of supervising staff
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Achieved NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- A commitment to undertake continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of mental health services (as a worker or service
- Demonstrable ability of supervising other staff
- Experience of training staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working in the community of a crisis service
- Experience of supervising staff
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Achieved NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- A commitment to undertake continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
