Area Lead - Oxford, United Kingdom - SWEDA

SWEDA

Verified Company

Oxford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Tackling eating disorders as early as possible is critical to stop them becoming entrenched. The longer they go on, the more serious the impact on health, wellbeing, and recovery.

We are now expanding our services into Oxfordshire and are looking for an exceptional Area Lead to coordinate, lead and support our clinical services in this area.

Working alongside Primary Care Team hubs across Oxfordshire, you will be supporting a team of Therapeutic Support Workers to deliver services to people affected by an eating disorder or disordered eating.

We will be working alongside the NHS Adult Eating Disorder team and other local agencies including mental health charities, colleges, and GPs.

This will include both direct work (one-to-one support) and the delivery of training to young people and professionals on issues relating to eating disorders.

SERVICE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

Coordinate, manage and lead a safe, professional and accessible support service
Support the Clinical Lead with clinical decisions including risk assessments and organising next steps, if required
Liaise with the Chief Operating Officer and Clinical Lead to develop and review appropriate policies and procedures including referrals, cancellations, assessments, and financial and administrative procedures
Assist with recruitment and training of Therapeutic Support Workers in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer and Clinical Lead
Oversee the referral process and respond to enquiries or direct to the appropriate person
Carry out occasional complex specialist Support and Guidance sessions, when required
Carry out client reviews alongside Therapeutic Support Workers to ensure the service is still appropriate for the client
Attend/run weekly clinical meetings to manage caseloads
Develop and expand the existing service provision to include a small counselling team
Carry out training and develop new training when required
Develop and present workshops on eating disorders and for service delivery
Arrange appropriate external supervision for self (paid for by SWEDA)
Ensure any client complaints are investigated and dealt with, in line with our complaints policy, in conjunction with the Clinical Lead and Chief Operating Officer
Support Staff and Volunteers as required, in line with SWEDA's culture
Identify and develop new service opportunities, working in conjunction with other members of the SWEDA team
Ensure that SWEDA's services are delivered in accordance with relevant professional standards and ethical guidelines
Ensure the Oxfordshire clinical team provides a holistic and personalised approach to meeting the needs of clients
Ensure that the client's needs are considered in all aspects of SWEDA's functioning

SERVICE MONITORING & EVALUATION

Set up and maintain appropriate record keeping systems in line with data protection requirements
Ensure service outcomes and outputs are effectively monitored and evaluated and prepare monthly service statistics, working with the Chief Operating Officer and Clinical
Lead Ensure budgets are adhered to and financial systems maintained

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the aims and objectives of SWEDA
Comply with the culture and policies governing the organisation
Deliver services against agreed objectives, project indicators, plans and deadlines

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Salary:
£18,677.00-£19,600.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits: