FEP/EIP Care Coordinator (Social Worker / OT / Nurse)
Closing date: 21 April 2026
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service – PATH (Psychosis: Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Hertfordshire). Based in Watford and covering a specified area in South West Hertfordshire, this role supports people experiencing psychosis for the first time and delivers personalised, recovery‑focused care.
What We Offer
* Collaborative multi-disciplinary team working
* Flexible working options
* Training in Family Interventions
* Opportunities to grow leadership and clinical skills
Job Responsibilities
* Member of a skilled multi‑disciplinary team
* Work jointly with colleagues to deliver the PATH service in the Watford team
* Cover a designated local area – not the whole county
* Travel less and work out in the community, both in people’s homes and local hub buildings
* Train as a family intervention therapist
* Passionate delivery of recovery‑based and collaborative approaches to care planning, working flexibly and creatively with people to achieve their individual goals
* Support peers and contribute to service development through continuous quality improvement initiatives
Person Specification
Education / Training
* Degree level or equivalent academic qualifications (Diploma/Degree in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy)
* Registration with NMC, HCPC or SWE
* Advanced training in mental health
* Approved Mental Health Professional / Best Interest Assessment training
Experience & Knowledge
* At least 2 years of post‑registration experience, with at least one year at Band 5 (marginally less experience considered if competence demonstrated)
* Experience working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
* Experience in crisis and emotionally demanding environments
* Knowledge of safeguarding processes, family breakdown, serious mental ill‑health and risk of self‑harm
* Partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect
* Experience of teaching and training
* Excellent communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders, verbally and in writing
* Proficient use of electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, timely reports
Physical Skills
* Car driver essential, or access to a car (unless a disability prevents driving)
* Full UK driving licence
* Business insurance to use vehicle for work purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Salary
£33,677 to £40,996 per annum, pro‑rata (5% fringe HCAS included)
Contract
Permanent
Reference Number
367‑ACMS‑101201
Working Pattern
Flexible, with a range of shift patterns available
Job Locations
Team base: 99 Waverley Rd, St Albans; caseload in Watford (Colne House)
Contact
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Eleanor Atkins at Eleanor.Atkins1@nhs.net. We look forward to hearing from you!
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