ARMS Recovery-Co-ordinator

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services. As a Recovery-Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in coordinating care for clients with high-level At Risk Mental State, ensuring they receive high-quality, evidence-based support. This position offers a unique opportunity to empower individuals and their families, helping them achieve their goals while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in mental health care. Embrace the chance to grow and thrive in a meaningful career.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS Discounts for Staff

Excellent Training Facilities

Buying and Selling Annual Leave Scheme

Flexible Employer

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent with evidence of further study.
• Registered with NMC, Social Work England, or HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for high-level At Risk Mental State clients.
• Deliver evidence-based care in line with NICE guidelines.

Skills

Risk Management

Mental Health Care

IT/Computer Skills

Clinical Supervision

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree Level Education

Registered with NMC/HCPC

Certificate in Psychotherapeutic Intervention

Tools

CAARMS Assessment Tool

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Also:

• We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
• We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.

EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.

Our vision and values

Our Vision

“To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care”.

Our Purpose

“We care for people every day. What we do together, matters”.

Our Values

• We Care
• We Empower

Our strategic objectives

• We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services.
• We will enable each other to be the best that we can.
• We will work together with our partners to make our services better.
• We will help our communities to thrive.

Our services

• Mental Health Services
• Community Health Services
• Learning Disabilities Services
• Social Care

Job overview

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Care Co-ordination of high level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service to provide high quality evidence based care as per NICE guidelines and National EI Access & waiting time standards. Manage risk and work with team colleagues to support service users.
The Mission of the ARMS Service is to put people in control of their care, we will maximise opportunities for individuals and their families by enabling them to look beyond their limitations to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Main duties of the job

The ARMS Recovery-Co-ordinator will be responsible for coordinating the care of clients with high-level At Risk Mental State (ARMS) within the ARMS Service. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with NICE guidelines and National Early Intervention (EI) Access and waiting time standards. Responsibilities include risk management and collaboration with team members to support service users effectively.

Working for our organisation

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Coordinate the care of high-level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in line with NICE guidelines and National EI Access and waiting time standards.
• Manage risk and collaborate with team colleagues to support service users.
• Contribute to the mission of the ARMS Service by empowering individuals and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further study. Registered with NMC, Social work England or HCPC.
• Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health.
• Certificate in a psychotherapeutic/ psychosocial intervention.
• Training in use of CAARMS ( Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental State ) assessment tool.
• Family Intervention training.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of psychosis.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of young people’s mental health.
• Excellent knowledge of Early Intervention National Guidance.
• Excellent knowledge of the importance of physical health management in mental health.
• Excellent knowledge and skills in risk management.
• Varied mental health experience.
• Maintain own mandatory training and undertake other training as required.
• Understanding of recovery and Wellness Recovery Action Plan ( WRAP).
• Awareness of trust policies.
• Understanding of Ultra high risk/ At risk mental state.

Skills/Experience

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills.
• Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format.
• Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the patient recovery journey.
• Experience of working in an acute/community mental health setting.
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary setting.
• Competent in leading and prioritising in a busy environment.
• Provide effective appraisal and supervision at grades 3 and 5.
• Ability to problem solve and to deal with everyday issues.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to give clear concise verbal information.
• Advanced IT skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Ability to work in partnership by developing and maintaining constructive working relationship with colleagues and all relevant agencies.
• Experience in delivering care in accordance with the Recovery Model.
• Provide care to promote social inclusion.
• Experience of working within young people’s mental wellbeing services.
• Experience of working in Substance misuse services.
• Experience of working with neuropsychological conditions.

Personal Qualities

• Shares the Trust’s Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour.
• Ensures that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate.
• Assist senior members of the team taking forward initiatives that have been agreed.
• Competent to work effectively in a busy environment whilst managing caseload.
• Be approachable, friendly and caring.
• Effective time management and delegation skills.
• Act as role model for team members and junior staff.
• Flexible and Reliable – good time keeping.
• Commitment to working with families and carers and ensure their views are taken into account.

Additional Requirements

• Fitness Analysis as appropriate.
• Able to work in a variety of community settings.
• Current driving licence.
• Ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
• An awareness and understanding of lone working and ability to adhere to local policy at all times.

Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Important Professional References

Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.

As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.

Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email [e-mail] and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.

If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [e-mail] .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.

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