Receiving and scrutinising appropriateness of referral. Utilising excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen others views, respecting and valuing individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds. Carrying out assessments (including for those in crisis) in the community, in the Emergency Department, and in police custody independently, liaising with family and professionals and taking an active role in risk-assessing and safety planning. Where appropriate, promoting and enabling the use of alternatives to hospital admission. Liaising and working positively with members of the team, other teams within the department, and partner organisations. Working collaboratively with colleagues to empower service users and carers, maximise service user independence, and ensure the protection of islanders human rights. Recognising and addressing concerns about the physical health needs of service users, and how they interact with the service users mental health needs. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual program of care and with their consent, where appropriate, seeking the cooperation of relatives, carers, and community provisions following recovery principles and approaches. Supporting service users to adopt recovery strategies that promote their wellbeing, healthy lifestyle, independence, and self-care. To be personally responsible and professionally accountable for a caseload as part of the crisis and assessment team. Provides timely, accurate, well written reports, in accordance with statutory guidance and Government policy. Takes responsibility for continuing professional development within own area of expertise. Mentors and supports students and junior members of staff within own professional expertise as and when required.