Care Coordinator inBrentwood inBrentwood PUBLISHED WED 20 NOV 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

CASELOAD MENTAL HEALTH NHS ROLE MODEL
The Care Coordinator position within the Colchester Specialist Community Mental Health Team at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust involves assessing and coordinating care for a designated caseload of service users. Key responsibilities include evaluating new referrals, creating and updating person-centred care plans, managing risks, and facilitating access to additional services such as crisis teams or hospital admissions when necessary. The role also includes administering long-acting anti-psychotic injections and monitoring medication adherence, while ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and identifying safeguarding concerns.

The Care Coordinator will provide professional support to the multidisciplinary team, act as a resource for junior staff, and promote involvement from both service users and their carers. Supported by a Team Lead, the ideal candidate should possess strong assessment skills, be capable of implementing evidence-based care, and foster therapeutic relationships with clients to enhance their wellbeing and recovery.

 


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