Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

SEDS Health Care Support Worker

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join the Sussex Eating Disorders Services (SEDS). The post is full-time 37.5 hrs per week Monday to Friday on a permanent contract, predominantly coastal West Sussex. We are a Sussex wide service and additional travel across Sussex may be required on occasion to meet the needs of the service. The ability to travel between sites across the trust is essential therefore having a full driving licence and use of a car is highly preferable for which standard Trust expenses will be paid.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary service which provides assessment, support and interventions to adults with severe and moderate eating disorders in the community. The job includes physical health monitoring; including phlebotomy and taking ECGs, supporting GP clinics, liaising with qualified clinicians, some administration duties, as well as providing some practical support to eating disorder patients and their carers / relatives. Our vision is to provide the best care possible for those with eating disorders whilst ensuring our team members receive the support, supervision and skills development they need to flourish in their roles. If required, training will be provided in Phlebotomy and taking ECGs, we also have regular supervision and in-house training opportunities.

About us

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in working within eating disorders services. Previous experience of working within mental health services is desirable. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be very organised, flexible and IT literate (proficient with MS Word, MS Outlook, including basic MS Excel abilities and able to use a smart phone).

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-AC-21069

Job locations

Pan Sussex

HQ EBCMHC, Pankhurst Avenue

Brighton

BN2 3EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description for more details of responsibilities and requirements of the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description for more details of responsibilities and requirements of the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ in healthcare or promoting independence, level 3 or equivalent qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience in a mental health or physical health setting either inpatient or community
Previous experience of working in eating disorders.
Able to work on own initiative with access to a referral / supervision point
Basic knowledge of mental and/or physical illness

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ in healthcare or promoting independence, level 3 or equivalent qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience in a mental health or physical health setting either inpatient or community
Previous experience of working in eating disorders.
Able to work on own initiative with access to a referral / supervision point
Basic knowledge of mental and/or physical illness

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.