Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within our Specialist Children and Adolescence Mental Health (SCAMHS) Eating Disorder (ED) Service for an experienced and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team to help deliver a high quality effective service to children and young people with Eating Disorders and their carers/families working across Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
You will be joining an experienced, multi-disciplinary team of nurses, psychotherapists,dietitians and medical staff. Although, you will be part of the Specialist Child andAdolescent Mental Health Service, you will work closely with colleagues in Adult MentalHealth Services, Adult Primary and Secondary Mental Health Services to ensure thatindividuals experience a seamless and co-ordinated approach to their care.
Main duties of the job
As part of our multidisciplinary eating disorder service, you will deliver high-quality, specialist care and therapeutic support to individuals, families and carers in line with personalised care plans. You will continually assess needs, monitor progress and contribute to the team's overall clinical formulation, playing an active role in planning care and promoting recovery-focused outcomes. You will act as the named healthcare clinician, supporting service users through transitions and reporting any increase in risks to senior staff while contributing to effective risk management strategies within your own allocated caseload. You will be required to make autonomous clinical decisions where appropriate--such as identifying deterioration in physical health and seeking urgent medical support--and will work directly with patients, families and carers to enhance health, wellbeing, social engagement and access to education or employment opportunities. Require the ability to build rapport and maintain safe, therapeutic relationships, delivering both individual and group-based interventions, including structured activities that promote social and leisure participation. You will also be expected to manage your own workload, exercise sound clinical judgement and work independently when required, ensuring high standards of care and consistent support for those accessing the service.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 02/03/2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 02/03/2026
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 plus additional training to diploma level or equivalent through short courses and experience in the field of mental health.
- Knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of attending related training in eating disorders within SCAMHS
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with patients within a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within S CAMH's and/or adult mental health services
- Experience of audit and research
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 plus additional training to diploma level or equivalent through short courses and experience in the field of mental health.
- Knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of attending related training in eating disorders within SCAMHS
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with patients within a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within S CAMH's and/or adult mental health services
- Experience of audit and research
Language Skills
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).
