Care Coordinator Band 5 to Band 6 progression post

The successful candidate will hold a professional qualification of OT, Social worker or RMN, and under the line management and supervision from within the integrated mental health team the post holder will assist in the overall delivery of care in a care coordination role to patients within the mental health team at HMP Risley and Thorn cross

You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for mental health. This includes respecting individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs., Provide Specialist Mental Health Assessments, Continuing care

Assessments and advise management plans as requested.

To promote positive mental health and physical care to clients

in all situations.

To encourage and support clients to collaborate in their treatment

programme and recovery.

To encourage self-help as much as possible, promoting the maintenance

of skills and independence in clients.

To support health promotion and act in a consultative role/advisor to other

community services/agencies and personnel in relation to individual

clients and their mental health issues.

To take the clinical lead for the service within your area of specialism

and provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues and other

professionals.

To undertake specialist assessments when required in line with the

Mental Capacity Act 2007, The Mental Health Act and Local Authority

Safeguarding Adults Procedures.

To undertake and record comprehensive risk assessments, devise and

implement risk management plans for clients at risk of vulnerability, self-harm, or risk of physical, sexual, or emotional harm to others, using appropriate risk assessment tools

The successful applicant is required to demonstrate a "can-do" attitude, be resilient and possess excellent organizational skill. An ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Healthcare services operate 7 days a week, and the successful applicants would need to be flexible in their approach to meeting the demands of the service.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.