Job Description

1. To undertake the role of recovery coordinator:

supporting registered practitioners in undertaking assessments, planning, delivering and reviewing interventions to enable the individual to access the appropriate support. This may include: a. Supporting the person in crisis with short term coping strategies i.e.



anger, anxiety, stress management, assertiveness or relaxation. b. Providing emotional support to individuals focusing on motivation and encouragement. c.



Providing information and advice to maintain good physical health. d. Engaging with defined assessment methods/activities. e.



Completing relevant paper and electronic documentation in line with the role. f. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team 2. Communicate effectively with a wide range of people in order to build and sustain effective, and positive relationships with individuals and carers, team members and other agencies.



This may include accessing translation and interpreting services. 3. To work collaboratively with service users and their carers to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their personal recovery plan and relapse prevention strategies where available. 4.



Participate in the development of risk assessments and crisis management plans with our High Intensity Users. 5. Respond to the needs of individual with sensitivity with regard to their age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class or disability, modifying behaviour to optimise the helping relationship. 6.



Promote the rights of individual by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action. 7. Work collaboratively and sensitively with individuals, with a range of mental health needs to develop skills to manage their own health. 8.



Promoting independence and increasing confidence by providing appropriate self-help materials, information about available resources/services. 9. Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures. 10.



Develop own knowledge and practice, making use of supervision and available learning opportunities. 11. Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in all work places. 12.



Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity, writing reports and letters, utilising electronic record and other systems available within the organisation. 13. Report and record within agreed timeframes, all activity relating to information reporting and performance requirements. 14.



To participate in local arrangements in order to ensure consistent care to service users across the local geography.