Overview
******Previous applicants need not apply******
We are currently looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Care Coordinator to cover maternity leave for a 6 month period. As the successful post-holder you will manage a caseload of service users with complex health and social care needs, following a recovery focused model. Previous care coordination experience is essential for this post.
To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group.
Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload.
Responsible for ensuring the post holder understands and meets their professional responsibilities under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Legislation.
Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.
Responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision.
Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct.
Responsible for ensuring that carers assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF.
Responsible for deputising and providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members.
What we offer
* The Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower; opportunities for development and a range of benefits.
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
* The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. You are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role.
* If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
* Join our Staff bank
Additional duties and key activities
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role:
* Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
* To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage
* To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
* To provide management supervision where appropriate
Responsibilities (continued)
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.
We are looking for a motivated individual who wishes to work with clients with diverse and complex mental health needs.
Note: This is a fixed term/maternity cover position.
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