Support Worker - Adult Eating Disorders
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Oxford Health NHS Trust Support Worker - Adult Eating Disorders
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
Do you have experience as a Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant?
Would you value a role in a vital mental health service?
We are looking for a full time Support Worker to join our passionate team, working alongside nurses, doctors, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, family therapists, and dieticians, to make a real difference.
Cotswold House Marlborough is a 12 bedded mixed gender ward which offers inpatient and day patient treatment to adults with an eating disorder.
We have a skilful and dedicated MDT team including nurses and HCAs, and within this team you will be directly involved in the assessment, care planning, and delivery of treatment. Each patient has a dedicated care team whom works closely alongside colleagues to support the individual patient. You will also assist in other ward and team duties as directed by the registered nurse.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients and their families/carers in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner.
- Contribute to and interpret care plans accurately and consistently
- Normalise appropriate eating behaviours by role modelling and supporting patients at snack and meal times.
- Carry out delegated care tasks such as escort duty and assist with patient daily living activities
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.
These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
267-OA8275078
Job locations
Savernake Hospital
London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience of Providing Care in a mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders.
- Experience working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Demonstratable experience showing the ability to support & motivate patients.
- Ability to normalise appropriate eating behaviours by role modelling and supporting patients at snack and meal times.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors and an emotional robustness
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 / Care /BTEC Health & Social Care qualifications or equivalent
- Passes in GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and English
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience of Providing Care in a mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders.
- Experience working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Demonstratable experience showing the ability to support & motivate patients.
- Ability to normalise appropriate eating behaviours by role modelling and supporting patients at snack and meal times.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors and an emotional robustness
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 / Care /BTEC Health & Social Care qualifications or equivalent
- Passes in GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and English
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Savernake Hospital
London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Savernake Hospital
London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Office Manager
Jenny Winter
01865904402
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
267-OA8275078
Job locations
Savernake Hospital
London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
United Kingdom
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