Support Worker – Specialist Eating Disorder Rehabilitation
Ipswich, SuffolkBramacare
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely change lives?
At Bramacare, our Support Workers are at the heart of everything we do. We don't simply provide care—we help people rebuild confidence, regain independence and rediscover life beyond their eating disorder.
Our Support Workers are known within Bramacare as Everyday Living Support Assistants (ELSAs) because that's exactly what they do: support residents with everyday living, recovery and achieving their personal goals.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you'll work alongside Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians and the wider multidisciplinary team to support adults receiving specialist eating disorder rehabilitation.
No two days are the same. One moment you could be supporting a resident during a therapeutic meal, the next helping someone build confidence in the community, develop independent living skills, attend appointments or simply offering emotional support during a difficult day.
You'll become a familiar and trusted part of each resident's recovery journey, helping them achieve the small milestones that lead to life-changing progress.
Your Responsibilities
- Build positive and therapeutic relationships with residents.
- Support residents with everyday living skills such as cooking, shopping, budgeting and maintaining their living environment.
- Provide therapeutic support during meals and snacks.
- Encourage participation in activities, education, volunteering and community access.
- Support residents to achieve their individual recovery goals.
- Provide emotional support and encouragement throughout the day.
- Observe and report changes in residents' physical or mental wellbeing.
- Complete accurate daily records and handovers.
- Promote dignity, independence, choice and person-centred care.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care.
- Help create a safe, welcoming and therapeutic home environment.
What We're Looking ForEssential
- A caring, compassionate and positive attitude.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- A genuine passion for helping others.
- Reliability and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
Desirable
- Experience working as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant.
- Experience supporting people with mental health needs.
- Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards one).
No previous experience in eating disorders? No problem.
We provide a comprehensive induction and specialist training, so we're more interested in your values, compassion and willingness to learn than your previous experience.
Why Join Bramacare?
At Bramacare, we're proud to offer something different.
Our service is intentionally small, creating a warm, therapeutic and homely environment rather than a busy ward setting. This means you'll have the opportunity to really get to know the people you support and become an important part of their recovery journey.
You'll be joining a friendly, supportive and close-knit team where everyone's ideas are valued and every contribution matters. We work collaboratively, celebrate successes together and are committed to helping both our residents and our staff thrive.
This isn't just another Support Worker role—it's an opportunity to help people rebuild their confidence, independence and future.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Full specialist eating disorder training
- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Supportive management team
- Regular supervision and wellbeing support
Join Our Team
If you're caring, compassionate and looking for a career where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Bramacare, helping people achieve lasting recovery and build meaningful, independent lives.
Work Location: In person
