Specialist Eating Disorders Team Support Worker

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Hywel Dda University Health Board Specialist Eating Disorders Team Support Worker

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 30/04/2028.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

An 18 Month Fixed-Term opportunity has arisen within our CAMHS Eating Disorder 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

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-ACS242-1126

Job locations

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 26/11/2026.

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 isdesirable 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 26/11/2026.

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 isdesirable 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.

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

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Emily Evans

[email protected]

01267248717

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-ACS242-1126

Job locations

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

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