Care Coordinator

at  Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

South Mersey CMHT are are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic social worker, nurse or occupational therapist to join our busy Integrated Community Mental Health Team! We are based in the Withington area, covering Wythenshawe, Northenden and Brooklands.
We will work to ensure staff are supported to maintain an effective work-life balance and will seek to support flexible working wherever this is possible.
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.
You will be supported by the multidisciplinary leadership team in your day to day practice and personal development.
The post will involve working as part of the 7 Day working rota.
We promote personal development through local training or the range of CPD activities offered within the trust and local HEIs.
Maintain and co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions through mental health assessment, for a caseload of service users of any age living in the community within the framework of CPA.
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, the north west of England and beyond.
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

Maintain and co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions through mental health assessment, for a caseload of service users of any age living in the community within the framework of CPA

• Management of safeguarding concerns in line with statutory duties including Section 42 enquiries
• Undertake initial assessments and triage referrals, as part of the CMHT duty system on a rotational basis
• Participate in the 7 Day working rota - working weekends and bank holidays
• Communicate effectively with all members of the MDT and wider system, including GP, police, non statutory services, as necessary
• Maintain personal CPD and mandatory training
• Complete tribunal reports as necessary
• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest Decision Making where appropriate

Please see attached job description and person specification
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
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 Discount

Please refer the Job description for details