• Vacancies : 3
• Job type : Part time, Night shift
• Schedule : 7:30pm - 7:30 am (2-4 days / week)
• Start date : ASAP

Subject to Criminal Record check prior to starting.

We are looking for a caring individual to support individuals in a one-on-one setting who are recovering from an eating disorder or a dysfunctional relationship with food. You, the support worker, have the desire to make a positive difference in someone’s life and are driven to help them find freedom from their disordered ways.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to expand your professional network

Responsibilities

• Participate in Support Worker training / orientation with Krisztina Marshall, founder of Heemang Foundation and Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity.
• Providing emotional supports for an individual as they embrace their evenings and the challenges that may bring (for instance, late night conversations addressing anxious thoughts, supporting them to disengage with disordered behaviours, etc.)
• Encouraging and supporting the development of personal assertiveness and coping skills.
• Teaching life skills, such as sleep hygiene, manage urges to engage in disordered ways, and deal with unwanted thoughts.
• Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.
• A key responsibility is promoting and planning meaningful days. This can be supporting the individual in enjoying their hobbies and interests, helping them to get involved in community groups, or encouraging them to learn new skills.
• An important aspect of the position is getting to know the individual/ learning how the person communicates, thinks, and acts, and how you can best communicate/ lead them to take actions that serve them better.
• One of the most satisfying parts of your position is that you will enable people to overcome their fears and challenges whilst helping them build confidence, self-compassion, and self-esteem.

Skills to have

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively when talking to people and their families.
  • Good listening skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Great problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations.
• An interest in helping other people, regardless of their condition.
• Good time management skills (to support the needs of multiple people)
• The ability to work both alone and as part of a team.
• A high level of patience and emotional resilience.
• Being empathetic towards everyone.
• The ability to make good, positive relationships with people and their families.
• The ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals, support workers and volunteers.
• A non-judgemental attitude regardless of a person’s needs.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging situations.
• Previous experience as Support Worker would be a bonus
• Commitment to work in compliance with policies and procedures

Education and experience

• Experience in the mental health field / community or social work is an asset but not essential as training will be provided where you will learn about Heemang Foundation’s values and our person-centred approach.
• After completing your training and orientation, you will be fully competent and confident to provide quality care to the individual you support. Yours learning will continue with further learning sessions relating to the individual you are supporting.