Care Coordinator Early Intervention Team for Psychosis
Band 6
Job overview
The North Manchester Early Intervention for Psychosis Team is delighted to offer a full‑time permanent post of Care Coordinator. Registered nurses, social workers or occupational therapists are welcomed to apply. The post is based in the NORTH team – Central Park, Northampton Road, with travel across Greater Manchester to inpatient units.
You will work alongside passionate colleagues and will be supported by the Clinical Team Manager and Senior Practitioner. This position is full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, with flexible working options available.
Main duties of the job
* Oversee the clinical management of a caseload of service users aged 14–65.
* Complete Social Care Act assessments and attend Funding Panel.
* Participate in duty rota as a service‑wide triage worker, backup assessment practitioner, and backup worker for the North team.
* Encourage and support clients to collaborate in their treatment programme and recovery.
* Promote self‑help, independence, and maintenance of skills in clients.
* Act in a consultative role/advisor to other community services and agencies regarding individual clients and mental health issues.
* Promote a culture of learning, education and professional development; students may be placed on the team.
* Adhere to safeguarding principles for children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust policy and local reporting procedure.
* Participate in safeguarding S42 investigations.
* Undertake specialist mental health assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2007 and the Mental Health Act.
* Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, devise and implement risk management plans for clients at risk of self‑harm or harm to others.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community‑based mental health care for the Greater Manchester area and beyond.
Our people enjoy opportunities to learn, develop skills, and generate ideas that improve care for our service users.
We are striving to ensure a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under‑represented groups.
Applicants are encouraged to bring direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services, either as a service user or carer.
Benefits and pay
* Salary £39,959 – £48,117 per annum pro rata.
* Pay enhancements: 30% additional for evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays; 60% additional for Sundays and bank holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
* Benefits in accordance with NHS standards.
Qualifications and experience
* Core professional qualification: nursing, social work, or occupational therapy.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Experience supervising students in the relevant field.
* Knowledge of Care Programme Approach and risk management.
* Understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
* Experience conducting first‑line assessments in a biopsychosocial framework.
* Experience working with children and adolescents with mental illness.
* Experience working with individuals experiencing psychosis.
* Ability to engage with clinical and managerial supervision.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires Disclosure and Barring Service submission.
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