Care Co-ordinator
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are seeking autonomous, innovative, practitioners, who would like to work within one of our integrated Community Mental Health Team (South and West) in Bradford. As a service we have developed innovative ways of delivering recovery focused intervention to support people in their individual recovery journey.
The team comprises of Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists, Social workers, Occupational Therapists, support and peer workers delivering a recovery focused service based upon on our Care Closer To Home initiative. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic approach to working as part of the MDT.
The post holder will work directly with service users who have severe and enduring mental health needs, to support them in their recovery, acting as Care Co-ordinator. You will have excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for service development.
Applications are invited from those who are qualified Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the delivery of community mental health care to a caseload of clients in accordance with the objectives of the Care Trust and within team operational policies.
Ensure implementation of all Trust Policies and Procedures as required.
To receive and accept referrals for the service and initiate, lead and co-ordinate their assessment, making referrals to other professionals as required.
To manage a personal caseload of clients.
To work as a Care Co-Ordinator responsible for assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care for a designated client group. Undertake accurate, timely and skilled assessments and ongoing reassessment of client's condition, taking into consideration all social, physical and environmental factors.
Closing Date: 9th June 2024
Shortlisting Date: W/C 10th June 2024
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Date posted
16 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
453-24-6311961
Job locations
SOUTH AND WEST CMHT
10-16 ST MARTINS AVENUE, Fieldhead Business Centre
Bradford
BD7 1LG
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
SOUTH AND WEST CMHT
10-16 ST MARTINS AVENUE, Fieldhead Business Centre
Bradford
BD7 1LG
Employer's website
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