Job summary We are currently looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Care Coordinator to cover maternity leave for a 6 month period. As the successful post-holder you will manage a caseload of service users with complex health and social care needs, following a recovery focused model. Previous care coordination experience is essential for this post. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team. Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload Responsible for ensuring the postholder understands and meets their professional responsibilities under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Legislation. Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented. Responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision. Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct. Responsible for ensuring that carers' assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF. Responsible for deputising and providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 364-A-8900 Job locations coombewood MHRC 1 Websters way rayleigh SS6 8JQ Job description Job responsibilities we are looking for a motivated newly qualified individual who wishes to work with clients with diverse and complex mental health needs. main duties of the job include To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group. Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of service users contacting the Out of Hours service, providing an effective advice, guidance and decision making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care. Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team. Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload Responsible for participating in the development of the service, setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. Responsible for ensuring the postholder understands and meets their professional responsibilities under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Legislation. Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented. Responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision. Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct. Responsible for ensuring that carers assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF. Responsible for deputising and providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members. In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role; - Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures - To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage - To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy - To provide management supervision where appropriate You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team. Job description Job responsibilities we are looking for a motivated newly qualified individual who wishes to work with clients with diverse and complex mental health needs. main duties of the job include To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group. Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of service users contacting the Out of Hours service, providing an effective advice, guidance and decision making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care. Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team. Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload Responsible for participating in the development of the service, setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. Responsible for ensuring the postholder understands and meets their professional responsibilities under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Legislation. Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented. Responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision. Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct. Responsible for ensuring that carers assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF. Responsible for deputising and providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members. In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role; - Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures - To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage - To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy - To provide management supervision where appropriate You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team. Person Specification skills / knowledge Essential appropriate qualification/ experience Desirable understanding their responsibilities under the mental health act understanding their responsibilities under the care act experiences in working within mental health services skills Essential must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes Person Specification skills / knowledge Essential appropriate qualification/ experience Desirable understanding their responsibilities under the mental health act understanding their responsibilities under the care act experiences in working within mental health services skills Essential must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address coombewood MHRC 1 Websters way rayleigh SS6 8JQ Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)