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FEP/EIP Care Coordinator (Newly Qualified Social Worker/Nurse)
The closing date is 28 June 2026
Are you a qualified Social Worker or Mental Health Nurse with a passion for mental health care? Were looking for compassionate professionals to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service – PATH (Psychosis: Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Hertfordshire).
Based in Stevenage, covering a caseload in the South East of the county, this is a rewarding opportunity to support people experiencing psychosis for the first time, delivering personalised and recovery-focused care.
You will hold a caseload and work closely with the wider multi‑disciplinary team, developing leadership and delegation skills.
We welcome applications for full‑time positions, and are committed to flexible working that supports work‑life balance.
What we offer
* Collaborative multi‑disciplinary team working
* Flexible working options
* Training in Family Interventions
* Opportunities to grow leadership and clinical skills
* Access to salary sacrifice schemes, discounts, a lease‑car scheme and excellent pension provision with up to 42 days leave per year
Main duties of the job
* Active member of a skilled multi‑disciplinary team
* Provide the PATH service in a designated locality
* Work in community settings, both in peoples homes and local hub buildings
* Train as a family intervention therapist
* Deliver recovery‑based and collaborative approaches to care planning, working flexibly and creatively with people to achieve their individual goals
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for the clinical and operational day‑to‑day service delivery, providing a high‑quality health and social care service to adults of all ages having First Episode Psychosis (FEP). Key activities include assessment, care planning and care coordination within a recovery framework.
Person Specification – Education / Training
* Degree level or equivalent academic qualification (Diploma/Degree in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy)
* Registration with NMC / HCPC / SWE
* Advanced training in mental health
* Approved Mental Health Professional / Best Interest Assessment training
Experience and Knowledge
* At least 2 years of post‑registration experience, including at least one year at Band 5 (marginally less experience may be considered if competence is demonstrated)
* Experience working in acute mental health inpatient/day‑care services
* Experience in crisis and emotionally demanding environments
* Knowledge of safeguarding, family breakdown, serious mental ill health and risk of self‑harm
* Experience of 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
* Experience using electronic recording systems and producing 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 car for work purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Location and Contract
Address: Saffron Ground, Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage SG1 3LJ
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 367-ACMS-101331
Job location
Saffron Ground, Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage SG1 3LJ
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