Job Description

Job Title: Band 6 Care Coordinator

Reference ID: 84480

Trust: South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location: The Old Town Hall, Catford Road, SE6 4RU

Ward: Enhanced Recovery Team

Pay Rates: 21.96

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (37.5)

Number of Staff Required: 1

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a passionate mental health professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join the Enhanced Recovery Team at South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Foundation Trust, where you'll work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team delivering gold-standard care coordination for individuals with long-term mental health needs in the heart of Lewisham. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking service that puts both service users and staff at the centre of its practice.

As a Care Coordinator under the CPA, you'll manage a defined caseload, assess, plan, and implement person-centred care, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service, particularly its training provision. Our team is grounded in a holistic approach to care, with a strong emphasis on the principles of the Recovery model and Social Inclusion. You'll play a key role in promoting autonomy, hope, and community integration for those you support. With flexible hybrid working, excellent transport links, and a reputation as one of the most supportive and well-regarded teams across SLAM, this role offers both professional development and an outstanding work-life balance. You'll be backed by an experienced MDT and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative, community-based service that's truly making a difference.

What you can add:

You will undertake comprehensive assessments of clients' needs and strengths, including risk assessments, and plan, implement, and evaluate care collaboratively with clients, the multidisciplinary team, and other agencies. You will work flexibly to meet the evolving needs of clients and the service, supporting individuals to achieve their fullest potential through a recovery-focused approach. You will be encouraged to continuously develop your professional skills and knowledge, actively contributing to service excellence while benefiting from regular supervision and appraisal. You will play a key role in coordinating and participating in CPA meetings, ensuring that all care, crisis, and contingency plans are thoroughly documented and shared via the ePJS system. You will provide cover for colleagues during leave periods and participate in duty rotations as required.
What you'll need:

Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional/Occupational Therapist Mentorship qualification and post-qualification training Experience in community mental health, including work with clients with enduring mental health issues, psychosis, and challenging behaviours UK NHS Experience Proven collaboration with external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams Experience working with families and in residential settings
Desirable:

Access to a car and UK drivers licence
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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 21.96 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE6