Care coordinator / duty worker

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team working with young people and their loved ones whilst experiencing a first episode of psychosis. This is a rare opportunity for a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. Full support, clinical and managerial supervision will be provided on a monthly basis and opportunities for development and additional training may be available.

If applying for a secondment, approval from your current Manager MUST be sought before applying.

The role will involve

v Management of a caseload of people with complex mental health and social care needs, using evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and document these in accordance with local and national standards and guidance.

v Care-coordination responsibilities for an agreed number of clients on the first episode and extended assessment pathway within the team.

v To participate in the initial assessment of people referred to the team with suspected first episode psychosis.

v To participate in the operational systems and the development of the Early Intervention team., v Management of a caseload of people with complex mental health and social care needs, using evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and document these in accordance with local and national standards and guidance.

v Care-coordination responsibilities for an agreed number of clients on the first episode and extended assessment pathway within the team.

v To participate in the initial assessment of people referred to the team with suspected first episode psychosis.

v To participate in the operational systems and the development of the Early Intervention team.

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.