Senior Care Co-ordinator | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Accrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Accrington is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join their Early Intervention Service. In this permanent full-time role, you will contribute to delivering high-quality mental health care to individuals experiencing first episode psychosis. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team with opportunities for development and flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Social Worker (Dip SW) are required.
• Experience working with individuals facing first episode psychosis.
• Commitment to providing high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Join the Early Intervention Service (EIS) as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide specialist interventions in line with NICE guidance.
• Collaborate with a range of community and inpatient services.

Skills

Enthusiastic and highly motivated

Experience in mental health interventions

Strong communication skills

Education

RMN / Occupational Therapist qualification / Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join a well‑established and supportive multi‑disciplinary team. The Lancashire Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 to 65 at risk of, or currently experiencing, first episode psychosis. Our team provides a range of specialist interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Family Interventions in line with current NICE guidance. There are three multi‑disciplinary early intervention service teams covering the Lancashire footprint. The Lancashire Early Intervention Service is based within the Children and Families Network of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We enjoy close working links with a range of community and inpatient services for children and adults. We place a strong emphasis on professional and clinical supervision in order to support and develop individuals as part of our commitment to maintaining a focus on delivering the highest quality clinical service.

Role & Responsibilities

We currently have a permanent post available for a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join the team. The post will provide an opportunity for development for those who are interested in working within the Early Intervention Service. The successful applicant will work as part of the EIS East Lancashire Team, based at The Mount, Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancs. The post is permanent, full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

Minimum professional qualifications: RMN / OT / Dip SW.

Benefits and Working Patterns

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working; a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and well‑being. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi‑time and career breaks. Applicants should state clearly on their application forms any preferred pattern and discuss this with the interview panel.

Further Information

Neil Mason / Natassya Hoyle Tel: [phone]

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well‑being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025