Job summaryThe post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service under the supervision of experienced staff, and core responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a Named Worker for a designated caseload to ensure service users receive a consistent approach and a named person to contact.
- Undertake assessments of people referred to the service completing full needs strength assessments, risk assessment & care plan for implementation by a junior worker.
- Take the lead unplanned assessments where required
- Contributing to a duty system on a rota basis.
- Delivering supervision to more junior members of staff.
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary service development.
Main duties of the jobTo carry out comprehensive assessments of an individual's health and social care needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action.
- To assess, evaluate and manage clinical risk.
- To formulate a plan of care based on identified need.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions as appropriate.
- Review effectiveness of care plan at regular intervals.
- To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies.
- To maintain computer held care records in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Act in accordance with the Community Mental Health Framework.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Primary Care colleagues.
- Taking the lead in managing individuals with complex including mental health restrictions such as 37/41 and CTO
- Co-ordinate meetings, case conferences act as chair where required
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with data quality guidance, legislation and policy.
Supervision:- Regularly review own caseload with supervisor to promote efficacy and contribute to the overall management of Service.
- Deliver supervision and facilitate PDR with more junior members of staff.
- Participate in own PDR process, identifying training and development needs, and pursuing relevant actions to maintain and improve level of competence and effective contribution
About usWe are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us. What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share. It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of. If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research. We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 457-26-8133640
Job locations: Northlands Community Health Centre, Southey Hill, Sheffield, S5 8BE, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service under the supervision of experienced staff, and core responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a Named Worker for a designated caseload to ensure service users receive a consistent approach and a named person to contact.
- Undertake assessments of people referred to the service completing full needs strength assessments, risk assessment & care plan for implementation by a junior worker.
- Take the lead unplanned assessments where required
- Contributing to a duty system on a rota basis.
- Delivering supervision to more junior members of staff.
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary service development.
General requirements- Maintain NMC/HCPC registration / re-validation and adhere to professional guidelines and code of conduct.
- Work within the framework of relevant policy and legislation both local and national.
- To take a lead of medication management within national and local guidance and policy.
Principal dutiesClinical:- With colleagues, carry out comprehensive assessments of an individuals health and social care needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action.
- To assess, evaluate and manage clinical risk.
- To formulate a plan of care based on identified need.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions as appropriate.
- Review effectiveness of care plan at regular intervals.
- To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies.
- To maintain computer held care records in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Act in accordance with the Community Mental Health Framework.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Primary Care colleagues.
- Carry out Safeguarding Manager Role/Safeguarding Investigator with the team
- Taking the lead in managing individuals with complex including mental health restrictions such as 37/41 and CTO
- Co-ordinate meetings, case conferences act as chair where required
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with data quality guidance, legislation and policy.
Supervision:- Regularly review own caseload with supervisor to promote efficacy and contribute to the overall management of Service.
- Deliver supervision and facilitate PDR with more junior members of staff.
- Participate in own PDR process, identifying training and development needs, and pursuing relevant actions to maintain and improve level of competence and effective contribution.
Service developmentEducation and Training:- Act as mentor to learners, keep up to date with relevant course and curriculum developments, and maintain sign off status.
- Participate in training relevant to role.
- Promote insight and understanding of mental health issues to service users, carers, and other agencies.
- Contribute to audit, research and evaluation as appropriate.
Person SpecificationEssential- Hold's Professional registration NMC/RMN
Desirable- 2 years post qualification experience
Essential- Experience of working in community setting
- Experience of working with other agencies for service users
Desirable- Managing a complex caseload within a team setting
Essential- hols assessor/supervisor status for working with student nurses or working towards this
- Experience in carrying out report writing for MHA/MoJ
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 
