Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Care Co-ordination of high level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service to provide high quality evidence based care as per NICE guidelines and National EI Access & waiting time standards. Manage risk and work with team colleagues to support service users. The Mission of the ARMS Service is to put people in control of their care, we will maximise opportunities for individuals and their families by enabling them to look beyond their limitations to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Main duties of the job
The ARMS Recovery-Co-ordinator will be responsible for coordinating the care of clients with high-level At Risk Mental State (ARMS) within the ARMS Service. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with NICE guidelines and National Early Intervention (EI) Access and waiting time standards. Responsibilities include risk management and collaboration with team members to support service users effectively.
Job responsibilities
1. Coordinate the care of high-level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service.
2. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in line with NICE guidelines and National EI Access and waiting time standards.
3. Manage risk and collaborate with team colleagues to support service users.
4. Contribute to the mission of the ARMS Service by empowering individuals and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further study. Registered with NMC, Social work England or HCPC.
* Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health.
* Certificate in a psychotherapeutic/ psychosocial intervention.
* Training in use of CAARMS (Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental State) assessment tool.
* Family Intervention training.
Knowledge
* Extensive knowledge and understanding of psychosis.
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of young people's mental health.
* Excellent knowledge of Early Intervention National Guidance.
* Excellent knowledge of the importance of physical health management in mental health.
* Excellent knowledge and skills in risk management.
* Varied mental health experience.
* Maintain own mandatory training and undertake other training as required.
* Understanding of recovery and Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
* Awareness of trust policies.
* Understanding of Ultra high risk/ At risk mental state.
Skills/Experience
* Literate in IT/Computer Skills.
* Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format.
* Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the patient recovery journey.
* Experience of working in an acute/community mental health setting.
* Experience of working in multidisciplinary setting.
* Competent in leading and prioritising in a busy environment.
* Provide effective appraisal and supervision at grades 3 and 5.
* Ability to problem solve and to deal with everyday issues.
* Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to give clear concise verbal information.
* Advanced IT skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
* Ability to work in partnership by developing and maintaining constructive working relationship with colleagues and all relevant agencies.
* Experience in delivering care in accordance with the Recovery Model.
* Provide care to promote social inclusion.
* Experience of working within young people's mental wellbeing services.
* Experience of working in Substance misuse services.
* Experience of working with neuropsychological conditions.
Personal Qualities
* Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour.
* Ensures that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day.
* Assist senior members of the team taking forward initiatives that have been agreed.
* Competent to work effectively in a busy environment whilst managing caseload.
* Be approachable, friendly and caring.
* Effective time management and delegation skills.
* Act as role model for team members and junior staff.
* Flexible and Reliable - good time keeping.
* Commitment to working with families and carers and ensure their views are taken into account.
Additional Requirements
* Fitness Analysis as appropriate.
* Able to work in a variety of community settings.
* Current driving licence.
* Ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
* Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
* An awareness and understanding of lone working and ability to adhere to local policy at all times.
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.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year plus HCA
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