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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Future Focus Care Coordinator

The closing date is 15 February 2026

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Job summary

*Must have a professional qualification in mental health nursing, social work or occupational therapy.

We are pleased to offer the new role of a Care Coordinator in the Future Focus team. The role will involve primary responsibility for the care coordination of a group of service users with an 'At Risk Mental State' or who are at 'Ultra High Risk' of psychosis. The service spans the age ranges of 14-35, with this post primarily working within the adult age range and service, although there will be an expectation to work some of the time within the CAMHS element of the service to support service-users aged under 18 if required (depending on the post holders caseload capacity). The role will involve assessment, formulation and signposting onto appropriate services, alongside planning and providing packages of care for individuals and their families when they are experiencing mental health difficulties including attenuated psychotic symptoms and other complex needs. There will also be close working with the wider team, which includes psychological therapists, recovery coordinators and support workers.

In our efforts to develop a representative workforce and develop partnerships with the communities of Bradford, we would like to encourage applications from individuals of a ethnically diverse background who may be representative of the diverse community in Bradford.

Closing Date: 15th February 2026Shortlisting Date: 16th February 2026Interview Date: 25th February 2026

Main duties of the job

  • Working in partnership with service users, carers and other partner agencies.
  • Primarily responsible for the Care Coordination of a group of service users aged 14-35 with an 'At Risk Mental State' or who are at 'Ultra High Risk' of psychosis, who will be offered a range of short term interventions, communitysupport, and CBT.
  • To provide short term interventions and stabilisation work - to deliver psyched, formulate goals, and deliver CBT/DBT based change interventions.
  • To assess, formulate and signpost onto appropriate services. Also, to plan and provide packages of care for individuals and their families/carers experiencing mental health difficulties including attenuated psychotic symptoms and other complex needs.
  • To primarily work in the adult Future Focus team supporting over 18'saccessing the service, including their families. The post may also onoccasions require the post holder to care coordinate a small group of service users under the age of 18yrs.
  • To fulfil all requirements of CPA Care Co-ordination.
  • To also be involved in developing the service pathways to improve access to early intervention.
  • Provide supervision and support to junior team members and colleagues.

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.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

453-26-7750123

Job locations

Culture Fusion

125 Thornton Road

Bradford

BD1 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Candidates with professional qualifications (such as RGN, occupational therapist or social worker) with substantial experience of care coordination in a mental health service.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an Early Intervention Service/specialist psychosis service

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Early Intervention in Psychosis and At Risk Mental States related to psychosis
  • Understanding and awareness of the issues relevant to young people experiencing mental health difficulties

Desirable

  • Understanding of the specific service user group of people with an At Risk Mental State

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional qualification in mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy.

Desirable

  • Degree level education
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Candidates with professional qualifications (such as RGN, occupational therapist or social worker) with substantial experience of care coordination in a mental health service.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an Early Intervention Service/specialist psychosis service

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Early Intervention in Psychosis and At Risk Mental States related to psychosis
  • Understanding and awareness of the issues relevant to young people experiencing mental health difficulties

Desirable

  • Understanding of the specific service user group of people with an At Risk Mental State

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional qualification in mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy.

Desirable

  • Degree level education

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Culture Fusion

125 Thornton Road

Bradford

BD1 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Culture Fusion

125 Thornton Road

Bradford

BD1 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Psychological Therapist/Future Focus Lead

Clair McMaster

clair.mcmaster@bdct.nhs.uk

07860916745

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

453-26-7750123

Job locations

Culture Fusion

125 Thornton Road

Bradford

BD1 2EP


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