CARE COORDINATOR PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person specification should be read in conjunction with the job description. It describes the attitudes, skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours that The Zone believes are necessary to fulfill the role as outlined in the job description. It is used to help the selection panel at the shortlisting and interview stage in conjunction with the Application Form; Interview; References and Exercise (where applicable) to determine how suitable each candidate is to take on the role.

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude

Essential / Desirable / Means of Assessment
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management models
  • In-depth knowledge of the Care Programme Approach and the MHA
  • Good clinical skills
  • Good understanding of evidence based interventions
  • IT literate
  • Understanding of evidence-based practice with regard the assessment and treatment of 1st episode psychosis and those At Risk of developing psychosis.
  • Ability to discuss issues both openly and honestly within the team.
  • Ability to work collaboratively & positively with clients , carers, significant others and other service providers.
  • Creative, flexible & imaginative approach to working with persons experiencing psychosis and those at risk of experiencing psychosis
  • Ability to self reflect
  • An understanding of consequences of discrimination
  • Knowledge of statutory and non-statutory services
  • Experience of using recognized assessment tools
  • Experience of multi agency working
  • Experience in managing a case load of individuals with psychosis.
  • Knowledge of NICE guidelines for the treatment and recovery models of care.
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  • Change management skills
  • Knowledge of lone working issues and
policy
  • Evidence of post graduate/post registration development
  • Understanding of integrated working and
social care models
  • Understanding of assertive outreach
principles
  • Knowledge of Dual diagnosis and
substance use
  • Experience of mental health either as service user or carer
  • Experience of multi-cultural environments
  • Experience of employment support
  • Group facilitation skills
  • Knowledge of ARMS
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  • Application form
  • Interview
  • References

Qualifications & Training

Essential / Desirable / Means of Assessment
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Hold a professional qualification in a relevant fielde.g. Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Youth and Community Work etc.
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  • Diploma/qualification in relevant evidence-based practice
  • Teaching/assessing qualification
  • Post Graduate diploma / degree in Psycho Social Intervention or equivalent post study. (or a willingness to undertake study)
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  • Application form
  • Interview
  • References

Experience

Essential / Desirable / Means of Assessment
  • Significant experience of working in a mental health setting.
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  • Range of clinical settings
  • Post-registered experience of community settings
  • Working in a service for young people
  • Working in a EIP service
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  • Application form
  • interview
  • References

Personal Skills / Competencies

Essential / Desirable / Means of Assessment
  • Excellent communicator – verbal and written
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Reflective practitioner, engages in
Clinical supervision.
  • Effective time-manager
  • Flexible in approach
  • Ability to travel
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  • Clinical role model
  • Car driver / Access to personal transport
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  • Application form
  • Interview
  • References

Insight Care Co-ordinator 09/17