Early Intervention - Care Coordinator- social worker

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Sale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Social Worker for the Trafford Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by providing evidence-based recovery interventions to young individuals facing their first episode of psychosis. With a focus on personal recovery and active life participation, you will join a supportive team committed to professional development and service user involvement. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a vibrant community known for its culture and support.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering recovery interventions.
• Experience with first episode psychosis.

Responsibilities

• Reduce the impact of psychosis for individuals.
• Support service user involvement in life.

Skills

Evidence-based recovery interventions

Behavioral therapy

Family interventions

Psychosocial interventions

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 6 Social Worker

This is an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Social Worker to join the Trafford Early Intervention in Psychosis Team, based at Crossgate House in Sale. We work with individuals aged 14-35 years experiencing a First Episode Psychosis.

We are a welcoming, dedicated, and experienced team offering a range of psychological therapies and psychosocial interventions. Our comprehensive training programme supports continuous professional development. We work closely with service users and their families, providing behavioral therapy and family interventions. We value service user involvement and encourage participation in service development.

We seek a highly motivated and committed individual with a genuine passion for delivering evidence-based recovery interventions to those experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

The post holder's aim is to reduce the impact of psychosis, ensuring individuals remain actively involved in life, focusing on living an ordinary life and achieving personal recovery.

About Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust

GMMH employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialized services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Greater Manchester is renowned for its vibrant culture, beautiful countryside, and welcoming communities. Our staff enjoy opportunities for learning, skill development, and innovation to improve care.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Denise McArthur
• Job Title: Team Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Feel free to reach out to discuss the role or to arrange a team visit.