Work as an effective professional in a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team. To prioritise and respond to urgent referrals for assessments as required and deliver high quality health and social care within the Care Programme Approach framework and to participate in duty rotas when required.
Hold care co-ordinator responsibility for a caseload of service users and their carers.
Responsibility for assessing individual care needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans, in line with Oxleas Foundation Trust CPA policy.
Provide supervision, mentorship & leadership for support workers and Student Nurses, as appropriate.
Demonstrate understanding and use of clinical supervision to reflect upon and modify own and others practice.
To accept care co-ordinator responsibility for a designated caseload and to manage this within the CPA framework, using a person centred approach to care.
Actively engage with service users and their carers in the provision of holistic, needs-led care, which takes account of the physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of individuals.
To be responsible for the inclusion of social care services in the care plan in accordance with the agreed procedures.
Have an understanding of the needs and rights of carers and undertake Carers Assessments with a view to offering supportive services.
To maintain accurate RIO records, including core and risk assessments, care plans, progress notes and contacts as required.
Have a good understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Undertake mental capacity assessments and have an understanding of their responsibilities under both Acts.
Demonstrate an understanding of Safeguarding Adults policy and procedures.
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