Job summary
This vacancy would be suitable for a qualified social worker, occupational therapist or mental health nurse
If you are an experienced social worker, OT or mental health nurse, we would love you to join our team in the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service - PATH (Psychosis: Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Hertfordshire). Our service users are people experiencing psychosis for the first time and we are committed to delivering personalised and meaningful care.
The role will be working in the East and North of Hertfordshire in a specified geographical area, based in Stevenage.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in full time, part time, job sharing. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. We also offer flexible working options.
This role is a real opportunity to build and develop your leadership and delegation skills, as well as maximising the opportunities and support provided by working closely with colleagues, as part of a mini team.
In addition, you will also be trained as a family intervention therapist.
For an informal chat, contact Sarah Tooley on 07899 061831
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Care Co-ordinator, you will be:
- working together with your colleagues to provide our PATH service.
- cover a designated locality - not the whole county.
- travelling less and work out in the community, both in people's homes and our local hub buildings
- training as a family intervention therapist
You will be passionate in the delivery of recovery based and collaborative approaches to care planning, working flexibly and creatively with people in order to achieve their individual goals.
Our 'Caseload Mini Team' workforce model is unique and highly supportive of collaborative working. You will work as the Leader of the Mini Team, working closely with a Band 4 & 5 colleague to manage the caseload together.
About us
We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality CommissionOur family of over 4200 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan and deliver treatment interventions in line with Best Practice and local and National
- To plan and deliver Family Interventions for psychosis (FIp), in line with best practice.
- To plan and deliver Family & Friends Education & Support Group, in line with best practice
- To undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews, ensuring people meet eligibility criteria using social outcome assessment, and are assessed using the self-directed support Needs Outcome Assessment (NOA)
For a more detailed Job and Person Specification please read the attached documents before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan and deliver treatment interventions in line with Best Practice and local and National
- To plan and deliver Family Interventions for psychosis (FIp), in line with best practice.
- To plan and deliver Family & Friends Education & Support Group, in line with best practice
- To undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews, ensuring people meet eligibility criteria using social outcome assessment, and are assessed using the self-directed support Needs Outcome Assessment (NOA)
For a more detailed Job and Person Specification please read the attached documents before applying.
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- Education to degree level or Academic qualifications equivalent (Diploma/Degree in in Mental Health Nursing /Social Work / Occupational Therapy)
- Registration with NMC/ HCPC/SWE
Desirable
- Advance Training in mental health
- Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interest Assessment training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Solid post registration experience inclusive of band 5 and 6
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
- Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process; dealing with family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of selfharm.
- Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including service users and carers, other professional colleagues, members of other organisations and local communities, verbally and in writing
- Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports.
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- Education to degree level or Academic qualifications equivalent (Diploma/Degree in in Mental Health Nursing /Social Work / Occupational Therapy)
- Registration with NMC/ HCPC/SWE
Desirable
- Advance Training in mental health
- Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interest Assessment training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Solid post registration experience inclusive of band 5 and 6
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
- Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process; dealing with family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of selfharm.
- Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including service users and carers, other professional colleagues, members of other organisations and local communities, verbally and in writing
- Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
