Job summary Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner & works in partnership to provide responsive & dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability & substance misuse services to the diverse & culturally rich communities we serve. In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative & enthusiastic Care Co-ordinator (Social Worker) to join our forward thinking, friendly & expanding Mental Health team in the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Community Forensic Team. By joining our Health & Justice Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health & well-being. Our healthcare services work to a 7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed & maintained to the highest of standards at all times. Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system & other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable & high-quality primary care & mental health services to those who may have offended & those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status & to encourage social inclusion. Why not see what our staff say about working within our award winning teams: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice Main duties of the job The post holder will work as a Care Co-ordinator as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to assess, plan and review health and social care needs under the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for a group of service users with a forensic/offending history. To undertake comprehensive assessments alone or with colleagues and feedback to the Multi-disciplinary Team, ensuring that planned care is individual and appropriate to the needs of the patient. To provide effective case management to a defined caseload in accordance with the Care Programme Approach, in conjunction with the team, appropriate departments and external health, social care and forensic services. To ensure effective discharge care planning. About us Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through: Monthly supervision Annual personal development plans/appraisals Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities. Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to: Preceptorship Programme Support and guidance with Revalidation Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: Health and wellbeing services Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Relocation package The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum incl. HCAS pro rata if P/T Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 333-D-HJ-1750-A Job locations Hathaway House Woodfield Road London W9 2BA Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Quality of Care: Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach. Working with the Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce. To work under the direction of the team manager and staff in the service to ensure that clinical priorities are clearly understood and met to an agreed standard. To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with patients and staff teams. To undertake risk assessments including the formulation of a comprehensive plans developed jointly with the patients and staff teams. To provide a service sensitive to age, culture, ethnicity and gender, sexuality and disability. To contribute to the effective multi-disciplinary team working within the team and the rest of the service. To carry out duties in accordance with professional, CNWL and Local Authority policies. To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison departments and external agencies. To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release and discharge planning. For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Quality of Care: Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach. Working with the Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce. To work under the direction of the team manager and staff in the service to ensure that clinical priorities are clearly understood and met to an agreed standard. To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with patients and staff teams. To undertake risk assessments including the formulation of a comprehensive plans developed jointly with the patients and staff teams. To provide a service sensitive to age, culture, ethnicity and gender, sexuality and disability. To contribute to the effective multi-disciplinary team working within the team and the rest of the service. To carry out duties in accordance with professional, CNWL and Local Authority policies. To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison departments and external agencies. To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release and discharge planning. For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential oRegistered Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse, OT, Social Worker) oMentorship or supervisor qualification oEvidence of professional development since registration Desirable oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc. Previous Experience Essential oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team oExperience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework oExperience of working in community setting oExperience of mentoring or supervising students Desirable oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment Skills & Knowledge Essential oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process. oRisk assessment and management skills. oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written. oExcellent IT skills. oAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate. oTo use supervision positively and effectively. oProven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience. oEffective time management. oKnowledge of the needs and rights of patients. oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills. oAbility to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance). Desirable oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health. Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics Essential oMotivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service. oAble to accept constructive feedback. oAble to ask for support where required oCompassionate & non-judgmental approach. oFlexible. oSmart appearance and professional manner. Other Essential oTo conduct self in accordance with relevant code of conduct and practice for registration. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential oRegistered Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse, OT, Social Worker) oMentorship or supervisor qualification oEvidence of professional development since registration Desirable oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc. Previous Experience Essential oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team oExperience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework oExperience of working in community setting oExperience of mentoring or supervising students Desirable oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment Skills & Knowledge Essential oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process. oRisk assessment and management skills. oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written. oExcellent IT skills. oAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate. oTo use supervision positively and effectively. oProven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience. oEffective time management. oKnowledge of the needs and rights of patients. oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills. oAbility to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance). Desirable oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health. Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics Essential oMotivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service. oAble to accept constructive feedback. oAble to ask for support where required oCompassionate & non-judgmental approach. oFlexible. oSmart appearance and professional manner. Other Essential oTo conduct self in accordance with relevant code of conduct and practice for registration. 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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Hathaway House Woodfield Road London W9 2BA Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)