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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must oversee clients' care, conduct assessments, manage risks, coordinate meetings, and ensure effective communication for integrated care in mental health settings.
  • You will manage a caseload of clients, conduct assessments, develop risk management plans, coordinate meetings, and ensure effective communication among care team members.

Requirements

  • To act in the clinical role as a Care Co-coordinator for a caseload of clients with enduring long-term mental health problems, on CPA and to actively monitor and support clients on the caseload.
  • Undertaking comprehensive assessments of clients’ needs/strengths, including assessments of capacity. (including both mental health and social care support needs).
  • To undertake and record full assessment of risk. To plan, implement and evaluate risk management plans and other protection plans, in conjunction with the client, multi-disciplinary team and other agencies.
  • To co-ordinate and record CPA meetings. Including ensuring that the information is entered on to the ePJS and CPA records are sent out to appropriate parties.
  • Ensure that intervention aims at supporting, teaching and guiding individuals towards their optimum level of functioning guided by the recovery model, and principles of personalisation and co-production.
  • To ensure effective communication and liaison with ART team members and placement settings to ensure co-ordination of integrated care.

Responsibilities

  • To act in the clinical role as a Care Co-coordinator for a caseload of clients with enduring long-term mental health problems, on CPA and to actively monitor and support clients on the caseload.
  • Undertaking comprehensive assessments of clients’ needs/strengths, including assessments of capacity. (including both mental health and social care support needs).
  • To undertake and record full assessment of risk. To plan, implement and evaluate risk management plans and other protection plans, in conjunction with the client, multi-disciplinary team and other agencies.
  • To co-ordinate and record CPA meetings. Including ensuring that the information is entered on to the ePJS and CPA records are sent out to appropriate parties.
  • Ensure that intervention aims at supporting, teaching and guiding individuals towards their optimum level of functioning guided by the recovery model, and principles of personalisation and co-production.
  • To ensure effective communication and liaison with ART team members and placement settings to ensure co-ordination of integrated care.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Care Coordinator in the Alliance Rehabilitation Team?

The primary role of a Care Coordinator is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans for individuals with enduring long-term mental health difficulties and complex support needs while actively monitoring and supporting clients in their care.

What types of clients will the Care Coordinator work with?

The Care Coordinator will work with clients who have enduring long-term mental health problems and complex support needs in Lambeth.

What is the Care Programme Approach (CPA)?

The Care Programme Approach (CPA) is a framework used for the care coordination of individuals with mental health issues, ensuring that their needs are comprehensively assessed, and that a care plan is developed and monitored actively.

What kind of assessments will the Care Coordinator conduct?

The Care Coordinator will undertake comprehensive assessments of clients’ needs and strengths, including assessments of capacity and full assessments of risk.

How does the role encourage the use of the recovery model?

The role emphasizes supporting, teaching, and guiding individuals towards their optimum level of functioning, guided by the recovery model and principles of personalization and co-production.

What is expected of the Care Coordinator regarding CPA meetings?

The Care Coordinator is responsible for co-ordinating and recording CPA meetings, ensuring that information is entered into the ePJS and that records are sent to the appropriate parties.

What opportunities for career development are available?

There are ample opportunities for career development, including mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership, and other talent programs.

Are there benefits related to work-life balance?

Yes, the organization supports a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible working options, including part-time working and job sharing.

What additional support does the company offer to its employees?

The company offers various employee benefits such as counselling services, wellbeing events, long service awards, a cycle to work scheme, and season ticket loans.

Who can I contact for more information or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Lorane Swaby, the Team Leader, at Lorane.Swaby@slam.nhs.uk or call 0203 228 7140 for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1247
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides comprehensive mental health and community care services across South London. Their mission is to improve mental health and well-being by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to those in need. The Trust aims to enhance the lives of individuals through compassionate treatment, research, and community support, ensuring access to effective and innovative mental health services.