Job summary
The Central Manchester Early Intervention for Psychosis Team is delighted to be able to offer a Fixed term post of a Band 6 Care Coordinator to cover 12 months Maternity Leave. Only Qualifed Nurses and Allied Health Professionals of Social Workers and Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply .

The Manchester Early Intervention for Psychosis Service is divided into three teams covering the city: north, central and south. This post will be based in the CENTRAL team - Chorlton House, however, you will be expected to travel across the city and across Greater Manchester to inpatient units as part of the role.

You will work alongside a team of passionate and experienced colleagues and will be supported by the Clinical Team Manager and Senior Practitioner.

This post is a part time position (0.80 hours per week). The Team is currently operational Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm but flexible working can be discussed.

This is an opportunity to develop your skills working in community to improve the lives of people experiencing a First Episode Psychosis.

Main duties of the job

• Overseeing the clinical management of a case load of service users age 14-65.
• Initial assessments of suitability into the service on a Duty Rota.
• Participation in Duty Rota of Triage and Back Up for the Central Team.
• Provide Psychosocial Interventions.
• To encourage and support clients to collaborate in their treatment programme and recovery.
• To encourage self-help as much as possible, promoting the maintenance of skills and independence in clients.
• To support health promotion and act in a consultative role/advisor to other community services/agencies and personnel in relation to individual clients and their mental health issues.
• Promote a culture of learning, education and professional development - the team often has student nurses/social workers on placement.
• Adherer to the principles of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust Policy and local reporting procedure.
• Participate in safeguarding s42 investigations.
• To undertake specialist mental health assessments when required in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2007, The Mental Health Act and Local Authority Safeguarding Adults Procedures.
• To undertake and record comprehensive risk assessments, devise and implement risk management plans for clients at risk of vulnerability, self-harm or risk of physical, sexual or emotional harm to others, using the Risk Assessment Tool.
• Administer depot medication in line with all GMMH policies if a qualified Nurse.

About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-8356025

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of supervising students in relevant field
• Knowledge of requirements under The Care Programme Approach and Risk Management
• Understand the importance and need to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to engage with supervision - clinical and managerial.

Desirable

• Ability to conduct first line assessments for individuals newly referred into the service, utilising a biopsychosocial framework
• Experience of working with children and adolescents with a mental illness
• Experience of working with individuals with Psychosis

Qualifications/ Education
Essential

• Core professional Qualification i.e nursing/social worker/occupational therapist

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information apply through our website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information apply through our website.

Employer details
Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager, joanne wright, joanne.wright@gmmh.nhs.uk, 01612710296