Care Coordinator Early intervention in Psychosis

Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust, your values are as important as the skills and competencies you bring with you and will learn here.

VALUES

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Behaviours and Values

1. RESPECT

We listen to others, valuing their views and contributions. This means:

I treat others as I would like to be treated myself, with dignity and consideration, and challenge others when they do not.

I am polite, courteous and non-judgemental.

I am aware that how I behave can affect others.

I appreciate and recognise others quality and contributions.

2. FAIRNESS

We ensure equal access to opportunity, support and services. This means:

I work to ensure our services are accessible for everyone.

I appreciate peoples differences and pay attention to meeting different needs.

I actively try to help others to get what they need.

I consult with and include others in decisions that affect them.

3. COMPASSION

We show empathy and kindness to others so they feel supported, understood and safe. This means:

I engage with others in a warm approachable manner.

I give the time and attention to others that they need.

I am sensitive to the needs of others.

I listen so as to understand others point of view.

4. AMBITION

We are committed to making a difference and helping to fulfil aspirations and hopes of our service users and staff. This means:

I look for ways to continually improve services.

I work collaboratively with others to achieve excellence.

I support service users and colleagues to achieve their potential.

I share and celebrate achievements and successes.

5. ACCOUNTABILITY

We are open and transparent, acting with honesty and integrity, accepting responsibility for outcomes. This means:

I do what I say I am going to do.

I speak up if I think something is not right.

I admit it if I make a mistake.

I accept and respond to constructive challenge and feedback from others.

6. PARTERSHIP

We engage with others on the basis of equality and collaboration This means:

I work to build trust.

I work flexibly with others to identify and achieve the best outcomes.

I value and acknowledge the contributions made by others.

I share my knowledge and skills and offer practical support to others Knowledge and Skills Essential.

Working knowledge and understanding of Care Programme Approach & Care Management.

Knowledge and understanding of appropriate therapeutic approaches and engagement strategies in Early Interventions.

Knowledge and understanding of the issues around physical health and SMI, and ability to undertake physical health investigations and provide brief intervention/lifestyle advice.

Knowledge and understanding of PDR and supervision processes as a supervisee.

Demonstrable risk assessment and risk management skills with evidence of positive risk taking.

Demonstrable caseload and time management skills.

Ability to assess, plan and evaluate care.

Ability to work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team with an ability to communicate at all levels.

Knowledge of safeguarding adult and children procedures.

Ability to work autonomously and make decisions independently based on a thorough understanding of care plans.

Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous data utilising the electronic records system.

Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills.

Ability to motivate and support others.

Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Desirable: Assessment skills in psychosis/ARMS Good knowledge of the principles of early intervention in psychosis and policy/commissioning context Additional skills /training in psychosocial interventions for people with SMI, CBTp and family interventions.

Training & Qualifications Essential

Relevant Health or Social Care professional qualification Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.

Current registration with NMC, HCPC.

Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable:

Mentorship qualification.

Supervision training.

Experience Essential.

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.

Extensive experience in mental health (especially working with people with people with psychosis) in both inpatient and community settings.

Experience of managing/supervising others.

Experience of working in a recovery focused way.

Desirable:

Experience of working with adults in acute/crisis/relapse presentation.

Experience in a Community Mental Health Team/Assertive Outreach team.

Experience of work with early psychosis client group.

Awareness and understanding of legislation and other factors influencing mental health services.

Hold a full driving license and have access to a car.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• oWorking knowledge and understanding of Care Programme Approach & Care Management
• oKnowledge and understanding of appropriate therapeutic approaches and engagement strategies in Early Interventions
• oKnowledge and understanding of the issues around physical health and SMI, and ability to undertake physical health investigations and provide brief intervention/lifestyle advice
• oDemonstrable risk assessment and risk management skills with evidence of positive risk taking
• oDemonstrable caseload and time management skills
• oAbility to assess, plan and evaluate care
• oAbility to work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team with an ability to communicate at all levels
• oKnowledge of safeguarding adult and children procedures

Desirable

• Assessment skills in psychosis/ARMS
• Good knowledge of the principles of early intervention in psychosis and policy/commissioning context
• Additional skills /training in psychosocial interventions for people with SMI, CBTp and family interventions

Qualifications

Essential

• oRelevant Health or Social Care professional qualification - Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
• oEvidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• oMentorship qualification
• oSupervision training

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of multi-disciplinary team working
• oExtensive experience in mental health (especially working with people with people with psychosis) in both inpatient and community settings

Desirable

• oExperience of working with adults in acute/crisis/relapse presentation
• oExperience in a Community Mental Health Team/Assertive Outreach team
• oExperience of work with early psychosis client group

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of managing/supervising others

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

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Limbrick centre

Limbrick close

Sheffield

S6 2PE

Employer's website

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)