Community Outreach Worker - Eating Disorder ETT

To work as part of the multi-professional team supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of service user care needs in collaboration with the service users, carers and families, and other community/inpatient services. To support personalised care planning within the multi-professional team, working closely with service users and their carers; to assist service users in their recovery goals which may include supporting them with practical/daily living tasks and engagement in social inclusion activities; working to a high standard and ensuring that as needs change care plans are updated. To regularly support service users with meal preparation and completion of meals across various settings, including service user homes, the community and the Maudsley Hospital, throughout the week. To demonstrate risk awareness with respect to risk assessment and ongoing risk management, practising safely and according to individual service user needs and risk management plans. Working alongside qualified staff to anticipate the individual needs of service users, showing risk awareness and communicating to relevant parties as required To provide relevant support to carers and families in relation to their rights as carers and their involvement in the care of the service user when they are under the care of the team. To work in close partnership and maintain effective communication links with other Borough mental health services and community agencies in order to ensure the continuity of quality clinical care for service users. To ensure maintenance of clinical records in accordance with good practice and the Code of Conduct for Non-Regulated Clinical Workers. To maintain confidentiality by ensuring information is shared in accordance with Trust standards and guidelines. To take responsibility for keeping the team mental health resources up to date. To record and report untoward incidents, taking appropriate action and ensuring relevant staff are informed. Take part in regular supervision and appraisal and contribute to the well-being of the team by supporting other team members. To treat all colleagues with dignity and respect. To undertake all mandatory training requirements of the role. To contribute towards work with service development initiatives involving service users and carers where appropriate. To participate in audit, service evaluation and research undertaken by the team. To be physically capable of fulfilling the role- undertaking a minimum of 4 visits per shift including accessing high-rise buildings and being able to respond rapidly to crises if required.