Care Coordinator

South Croydon
1 week ago
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Job Title: Band 6 Care Coordinator

Trust: South London and Maudsley NHS Trust

Location: Multiple (please enquire for locations and job specifics)

Ward: Multiple (please enquire for locations and job specifics)

Reference ID: 86929 / 87273 / 87270 / 86512

Pay Rates: £21.96

Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5)

Number of Staff Required: 4

Why might this job interest you?

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced mental health professionals to join the team as Band 6 Care Coordinators across a range of services and locations. These roles are ideal for practitioners with previous experience working in mental health settings, who are confident in independently undertaking assessments, care planning, and care coordination.

Joining SLaM means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where staff wellbeing, supervision, and professional development are prioritised. You will be welcomed into experienced, multidisciplinary teams that encourage learning, peer support, and reflective practice. SLaM offers excellent opportunities for career progression, including access to training, development pathways, and the potential to move into permanent or substantive roles within the Trust.

SLaM is one of the UK’s leading mental health trusts, committed to delivering high-quality care while supporting staff to grow and thrive in their careers. If this interests you, we would love to hear from you.

What you can add:

  • Assess, plan, implement, and monitor care in collaboration with service users, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.

  • Deliver person-centred care that meets mental, physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, respecting diversity and equality.

  • Administer medication safely, with knowledge of contraindications and side effects, and provide clear, understandable information to service users.

  • Complete needs and risk assessments, ensure they are documented and actioned, and monitor commissioned care packages as required.

  • Provide ongoing review of individualised care plans, promoting health, recovery, and wellbeing.

  • Work at all times within professional, legal, and ethical frameworks, including relevant codes of conduct, safeguarding procedures, the Mental Health Act, CPA, and Trust policies, supporting service user choice where appropriate.

    What you’ll need:

  • Qualified healthcare professional with current professional registration in Social Work (SWE) or Occupational Therapy (HCPC).

  • Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).

  • Substantial experience working in community mental health services (e.g. Home Treatment Teams, CMHTs) and/or acute inpatient settings.

  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs.

  • Proven experience in completing comprehensive assessments, formulation, and care planning.

    The benefits we can offer you in return:

    · Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

    · Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

    · Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider

    · First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

    · Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

    · Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

    · Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.

    · Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

    · Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

    Who are NHS Professionals?

    NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

    Apply Today

    By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England

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