Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic RMN/Social Worker/OT to join our friendly Multi-disciplinary team as a Care Co-ordinator. You will require experience of working in a mental health setting and awareness of delivery of community mental health care.
Newly qualified practitioners will be considered for Band 5, with a view to development to Band 6.
Main duties of the job
You will hold and manage a caseload of people and have Care Coordinating responsibilities under the Care Program Approach Guidelines. The team covers an ethnically and culturally diverse area, and you will have the opportunity to work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, and with a wide range of psychosocial needs.
By assessing your clients and their carers needs you will be able to access and sign post to a wide range of community resources and provider services available in the local area.
You will work with clients to identify goals as part of overall care plans, and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programs for service users within the team.
The post holder will be expected to participate in providing quality first line biopsychosocial assessments as part of GMMH's Functional CMHT's duty role and work proactively in forging professional working relationships with multi-agencies.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Monthly staff development days to enhance your skills to help with your CPD.
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Monthly staff development days to enhance your skills to help with your CPD.
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Application and Interview
Essential
- Professional qualification (RMN/OT/SW)
- Professional registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification i.e Mentorship, NMP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Safeguarding enquiry lead experience
- Funding application/social care/CCG
- Experience of using electronic recording systems
- Practice experience of working with mental health and social care law in England.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of CPA
- Good knowledge and application of risk management
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Care Act 2014, and other relevant legislation such as the Human Rights Act 1998 and Children's Act 1989 and 2004
Person Specification
Application and Interview
Essential
- Professional qualification (RMN/OT/SW)
- Professional registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification i.e Mentorship, NMP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community mental health setting
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Safeguarding enquiry lead experience
- Funding application/social care/CCG
- Experience of using electronic recording systems
- Practice experience of working with mental health and social care law in England.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of CPA
- Good knowledge and application of risk management
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Care Act 2014, and other relevant legislation such as the Human Rights Act 1998 and Children's Act 1989 and 2004
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
