EIS Care Coordinator (Social Worker/OT/CPN)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service organization is seeking an experienced OT, Social Worker, or Nurse in London. The role involves supporting individuals experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis through a multidisciplinary approach. Candidates should have formal qualifications in health or social care and experience in a relevant environment. The position offers £44,485 to £52,521 per year pro rata. Applications are welcomed for this part-time, permanent role.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in health or social care.
• Experience working with serious mental health difficulties.
• Experience supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services to people in Newham with First Episode Psychosis.
• Maintain database/resource of organisations.
• Provide specialist assessment and practical support.

Skills

Knowledge of early intervention in psychosis

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Formal qualifications in health or social care

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced OT, Social Worker or Nurse to work within the Newham Early Intervention Service (NEIS). The service supports 18-65 year olds experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis, aiming to reduce the impact of psychosis by reducing the duration of untreated psychosis and engaging clients in biopsychosocial interventions. NEIS is a progressive and evolving team, seeking candidates who are interested in creative approaches to supporting individuals with First Episode Psychosis and whose values align with the team. Newham has a high rate of psychosis; NEIS aims to develop a sustainable model of care that collaborates with service users, families and community-based services. We welcome candidates passionate about using innovative and community-based approaches to support recovery for individuals and their networks. You would work in a highly motivated multidisciplinary team and will be supported in professional development through accredited training or new projects. We also welcome ideas to broaden the scope of therapeutic interventions.

Main duties

• Be a member of the Early Intervention service and deliver services to people in Newham with First Episode Psychosis, as defined by service referral criteria.
• Establish relationships with educational, vocational and leisure facilities; maintain a database/resource of organisations; interface effectively with other community organisations.
• Be involved in service evaluation data and supervise/co-ordinate the work of trainees/students of your related profession, as appropriate.
• Be involved in training/health promotion related to First Episode Psychosis as required.
• Contribute to the delivery of service to people with First Episode Psychosis and provide specialist assessment, psychosocial/psychotherapeutic skills, and practical support within health and social care frameworks.
• Participate in setting up and running service user and carer groups; promote confidence building, meaningful occupation and recovery.
• Provide a whole-team approach to support, promote recovery, identify needs and strengths, maintain a user-centred and holistic service, and promote safety and positive risk taking.
• Ensure the service meets high professional standards and adheres to policies and procedures; promote fair access, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Person Specification

Education & Training

• Essential: Formal qualifications in health or social care (e.g., RMN, Dip SW, etc.). Post-registration experience.
• Desirable: Psychosocial Intervention Qualification and/or recognised psychotherapy training; Family intervention training.

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working with people with serious mental health difficulties in a multi-disciplinary environment; experience in a health trust or social services department; experience supervising junior staff and/or students; experience carrying out assessments including physical health.
• Desirable: Experience of working with people with first episode psychosis and their carers; working in a multi-cultural setting, including with interpreters.

Knowledge and Skills

• Essential: Knowledge or experience of early intervention in psychosis; ability to prepare written and verbal reports; creative and resourceful; knowledge of welfare and vocational issues; ability to work in a team with initiative; problem solving; commitment to recovery; flexible and adaptable; ability to identify needs and strengths; user-centred care; promote safety and positive risk taking; presentation and teaching skills; lifelong learning and self-motivation; ability to prioritise and manage own workload; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Desirable: Experience of preparing and delivering formal/informal presentations; involvement in setting up a new service; experience in a team caseload/assertive community engagement; ability to facilitate development across organisations; ability to work in partnership and build constructive relationships; experience liaising with statutory and voluntary sectors; holistic work with individuals and groups considering social, economic and cultural factors in mental health.

Details

• Date posted: 30 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 per year pro rata incl HCAs
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 363-NEW7457813

Job locations

Appleby Health Centre, 63 Appleby Road, Canning Town, E16 1LQ

Employer details

Employer: East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Appleby Health Centre, 63 Appleby Road, Canning Town, E16 1LQ

Employer's website: elft.nhs.uk

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.