Care Coordinator

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in London is seeking a Band 6 Care Coordinator to support service users' recovery goals. This full-time role involves coordinating caseloads and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience in mental health settings, and leadership skills. Join us for a meaningful opportunity to empower individuals to live independently while enjoying flexible working options.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Priority Shifts

Exclusive Discounts

Flexible Working Options

Comprehensive Support

Ongoing Development

Career Variety

Community Perks

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional/Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience in mental health settings within a multidisciplinary team.
• Leadership skills to support and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage a caseload of clients using evidence-based approaches.
• Support service users' recovery goals and independence.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional support to junior staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Integrated assessments

Risk assessment

Education

Degree-level education in relevant field

Job description

South London &Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is proud to offer an exciting opportunity to jointhe Assertive Outreach and Rehabilitation Team. AORT is a dynamicmulti-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality assessment,treatment, and rehabilitation for individuals living with complex mental healthneeds, including co-occurring substance misuse, social exclusion, and high-riskbehaviours.

Main duties of the job

As part of this role, you'll coordinate and manage a caseload of clients using evidence-based, person-centred approaches. Youll work closely with a wide range of professionals across the Complex Care Pathway, participating in multidisciplinary activities and team quality improvement projects. This is a great chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment, where youll play a key role in empowering service users to achieve their recovery goals and live more independently.

SLaM is one of the UKs leading mental health providers, known for its excellence in care, research, and training. Serving a diverse population of over 1.1 million people, they offer extensive professional development opportunities and the chance to work alongside renowned institutions such as Kings College London and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation at the forefront of mental health care, whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, SLaM is the place to build a career that matters.

About us

NHS Professionals is the UKs largest flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health and Social Care. We give healthcare professionals the freedom to choose when, where, and how they work whether that's through flexible bank shifts or fixed-term placements. By joining NHSP, you become part of a trusted, supportive community committed to Putting People in Places to Care, working alongside a diverse team delivering high-quality care across the country.

As a valued member of our bank, youll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Weekly Pay Access your earnings quickly with regular weekly payments.
• Priority Shifts Get first choice of shifts and placements before they go to external agencies.
• Exclusive Discounts Receive a Blue Light Card and access to NHS discount providers.
• Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that fit your schedule or explore fixed-term placements to suit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Support Our friendly team is available whenever you need us via our dedicated support line.
• Ongoing Development Access training and learning opportunities through both the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Career Variety Work across different wards and specialties to gain valuable experience.
• Community Perks Enjoy being part of a vibrant NHSP community with activities like Member of the Month, Appreciation Week, giveaways, webinars, and more.

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Band 6 Care Coordinator

Trust: South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Pay Rates: Band 6, £21.96 per hour

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

What you can add:

• Support service users recovery goals and independence, including those with physical health needs, by collaborating with local services and primary care teams.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional support to junior staff, acting as a role model and supporting their development through supervision.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with community, inpatient, and external partner services to promote seamless care transitions.
• Understand and navigate placement processes and discharge pathways to reduce delays and improve patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records, including risk assessments and contingency planning, in line with Trust policy.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:

• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Reference ID: 84070

Person Specification

Qualifications

• What you'll need:
• - Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional/Occupational Therapist
• - Degree-level education
• - Relevant experience in mental health settings, working within a multi-disciplinary team
• - Experience working with complex and challenging service users
• - Leadership skills with the ability to support and supervise junior staff
• - Excellent knowledge and experience of integrated assessments, care planning and risk assessment
• - Relevant experience or equivalent of working in Assertive Outreach or Rehabilitation
• - Car owner and current driving licence
• In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:
• - Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.