Specialist Care Co-Ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the heart of Kent, where you will provide essential support to individuals in crisis. As part of a renowned NHS Trust, you will deliver evidence-based care to patients and their families, ensuring they receive the support they need in their home environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a collaborative and compassionate team. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about mental health care and making a positive impact in their community.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care and crisis intervention.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered support and crisis intervention.
• Monitor client progress and update crisis plans as needed.

Skills

Mental Health Knowledge

Client-Centered Care

Crisis Intervention

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree in Mental Health

Professional Certification

Job description

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Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job overview

To work as a member of the Home Treatment and Rapid Response services, delivering support to patients and their families using evidence-based, profession-specific, and general mental health knowledge. The role involves providing client-centered, recovery-oriented care for individuals, families, and carers referred to the Service. You will work within the Rapid Response function, undertaking assessments 24/7 received from the Urgent Mental Health Helpline, as well as gatekeeping assessments, in accordance with Trust policies and the Care Programme Approach. The aim is to treat patients in their home environment who are in crisis with significant distress, offering an alternative to inpatient admission.

Service areas include Dover/Deal, Shepway, and Ashford.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the assessment of clients referred to Home Treatment and Rapid Response.
• Provide support to clients and their carers regarding personal care, daily living, social activities, and maintaining social networks through various home treatment interventions.
• Carry out specified interventions independently when appropriate, updating crisis plans as needed.
• Monitor clients' progress against crisis plans, communicate findings, and recommend adjustments to senior staff.
• Report any changes in client presentation and safety concerns promptly.
• Respond flexibly to crisis work, adjusting priorities as directed by the Shift Co-Ordinator.
• Engage clients and carers with crisis plans, negotiating options and promoting recovery and resilience.
• Support carers to enable clients to remain at home, including assisting with medication administration as per crisis plans.
• Promote the work of Home Treatment and Rapid Response to clients, carers, and other professionals and agencies.

Working for our organisation

Join us in the Garden of England, where we offer professional development and a high quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), serving 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway, with additional services in Sussex and Surrey. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 hospital patients and 54,000 community clients annually. Our diverse team of over 3,700 staff from 66 nationalities is committed to providing excellent care. We value kindness and compassion at all levels, from support staff to leadership.

Our mission: We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.

Our vision: To provide outstanding care and collaborate effectively to ensure the right care, in the right place, for every service user, every time.