Job summary
To contribute effectively to the delivery and provision of the Children and Young People's Community Eating Disorder Service.
This role involves working collaboratively within a wider multi-disciplinary team, offering both clinical and administrative support across a range of service settings. The post holder will provide essential assistance under the supervision and guidance of the Children and Young People's eating disorder service team. Additionally, the role requires a strong proficiency in information and communication technology, with the ability to confidently and accurately utilise digital systems to support service operations, data management, and administrative functions.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism. This position plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of the service and contributing to positive outcomes for children and young people accessing care.
The Trust currently supports the RealLivingWage(RLW) hourly rate as set by theLivingWageFederation and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.
We expect shortlisting to take place from 24th February with a proposed interview date of 16th March 2026.
Main duties of the job
1. Assist in the delivery of group work2. To prepare weekly follow up work ready for allocation3. To liaise with external agencies and represent at events; raising awareness of children's mental health4. To be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining information from relevant databasesand prepare statistical audit information5. Organisation and coordination in its entirety of conferences, training events and workshops including releasing notifications, room and equipment booking, confirming attendees, facilitating events, evaluating and compiling reports of feedback, responding to queries, preparing presentations and preparing / staffing market stalls6. Supporting / accompanying mental health clinicians with visits to external agencies as needed7. Make, receive and respond to a variety of enquiries on behalf of the service8. To be responsible for the collection, electronic filing and distribution of mental health resources, signposting information and workbooks9. To support service user involvement and participation groups and activities10. To attend team meetings, team development days and training events and undertake training and development required to fulfil the post11. To support CAMHS clinicians deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including delivering 1-1 sessions under the supervision of the clinical coordinator12. To attend regular supervision and appraisals
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to minimum standard of 5 GCSE's
- Appropriate mental health diploma or equivalent
Desirable
- Any qualifications relevant to children.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Good Verbal Skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Experience of undertaking audits
- Computer literacy
- Demonstrate practices with base level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of child development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people in mental health setting
- Experience of multi-agency working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to minimum standard of 5 GCSE's
- Appropriate mental health diploma or equivalent
Desirable
- Any qualifications relevant to children.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Good Verbal Skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Experience of undertaking audits
- Computer literacy
- Demonstrate practices with base level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of child development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people in mental health setting
- Experience of multi-agency working
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.
