Care Coordinator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£46,419 - £55,046
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW9 9GX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

SUMMARYThis job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Trust and its services, as well as the personal development of the post holder. Key Responsibilities:1) To act 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.2) To undertake comprehensive assessments of clients needs/strengths, including assessments of capacity. (including both mental health and social care support needs). To plan, implement and evaluate care/support plans, risk management plans and other protection plans, in conjunction with the client, multi-disciplinary team and other agencies. 3) 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. 4) 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. To attend all clinical meetings and case conferences as required. To ensure that all clients have a documented Care Plan (including a Crisis and Contingency Plan) and are reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis. 5) 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. 6) To ensure effective communication and liaison with ART team members and placement settings to ensure co-ordination of integrated care.7) To work in partnership with ART and IPSA colleagues to contribute facilitating the move-on or step-down pathways and transition process.8) To provide Social Circumstances reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals when required.9) To provide cover for colleagues when on annual leave/sick/study leave, and to participate in provision of duty cover. 10) To take every reasonable opportunity to improve and maintain professional knowledge and competence. Be involved in the setting and maintaining of standards across the service. 11) To participate in regular supervision and appraisal of own casework with appointed supervisor and team leader. To attend all team development workshops and other training opportunities (both statutory and otherwise) 12) To provide statistical information in accordance with service demands. 13) To contribute to the development of team policies and procedures and on-going evaluation to ensure the continued development and improvement of the service. Report any service deficiencies to Team Leader. Person SpecificationVerified at interview (I), by application form (A) or by a test (T)Essential Qualifications: Registered Mental Nurse with evidence of post-qualification training and current registration. (A) ENB 998 or equivalent mentoring qualification.Experience: Previous experience of developing good working practices with external agencies. (A,I) Evidence of working with clients with enduring mental health problems. (A,I) Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge: A working knowledge of all relevant legislation including the Mental health act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act(A,I) Knowledge of Care Programme Approach (A,I) Understanding of the principles of the recovery model (A,I) Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities Policy. (I & A) Skills: Risk Assessment and management skills (I) Skills in care coordination as outlined in Care Programme Approach and Care planning with client involvement. (I) Imaginative and lateral thinking in problem solving situations. (A,I) Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including for the delivery of training.(I, A ) Ability to work independently, time management, work under pressure and meet deadlines. (I ) Desirable Post qualification experience in community mental health services . (A&I) Experience in delivering training (A,I) Experience in working with residential settings (A,I) Other Information: ConfidentialityConfidentiality/data protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be always maintained (both in and out of working hours) in accordance with professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act. The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust Information governance policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously, and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken. Equal OpportunitiesPromote the concepts of equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust wide. Health and SafetyEmployees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, paying due regard to health and safety in the workplace and management of risk to maintain a safe working environment for service users, visitors and employees. Infection Prevention and ControlEmployees must be aware of their responsibilities to protect service users, visitors and employees against the risks of acquiring health care associated infections, in accordance with Trust policy. Professional standards and performance reviewMaintain consistently high professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. Employees are expected to participate in the performance review process. Service/Department standardsSupport the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers. FinanceAll Trust staff will comply with the financial processes and procedures. Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable AdultsEmployees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Children Act 1989, 2004 and the trusts safeguarding vulnerable adults' policy. Code of ConductThe post holder is required to adhere to the standards of conduct expected of all NHS managers set out in the Code of Conduct for NHS managers. This job description will be subject to regular review and adjustment.

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