Care Coordinator - Early intervention team | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Pennine Care NHS FT; Tameside; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tameside is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner/Care Coordinator to manage a caseload of individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The role involves working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality mental health services. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in mental health care and be committed to supporting individuals on their recovery journey. This position promises a rewarding work environment focused on community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with individuals experiencing first episode psychosis.
• Knowledge of mental health recovery approaches.
• Ability to facilitate team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of individuals with psychosis.
• Work collaboratively to meet identified needs.
• Contribute to clinical duties and team development.

Skills

Care coordination

Mental health assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Education

Relevant mental health qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Mental Health Practitioner /Care Coordinator to work in the Tameside and Glossop Early Intervention Team.

Team and setting

The Early Intervention team are a multi disciplinary team with staff from a range of professions including mental health nurses, CBT therapists and support workers. The team has a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist.

Responsibilities

• You would be responsible for a defined caseload of individuals experiencing first episode psychosis as a care coordinator / mental health keyworker within the team.
• Work with individuals to meet their identified needs using outcome measures and a recovery approach.
• Facilitate discharge from secondary mental health services, or referral on as appropriate.
• Contribute to duty and clinic work and participate in team development issues.

Service geography

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Organisation ethos

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

Equality and inclusion

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Application notes

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Closing date

This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025