Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team
Band 6 Care Coordinator – Outreach and Rehabilitation Team
| Location | Southwark |
| Job type | Contract |
| Salary | £27 per hour |
| Consultant | Brad Fillis |
| Call | 0000 |
| Reference | 247963 |
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Job Title: Band 6 Care Coordinator – Outreach and Rehabilitation Team
Location: Southwark, UK
Salary: £27.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time
Contract Type: Ongoing
Step into a rewarding opportunity as a Band 6 Care Coordinator within the Outreach and Rehabilitation Team in vibrant Southwark. This is a chance to bring your expertise and passion for mental health to a diverse community while earning a competitive hourly rate of £27.00. With both full-time and part-time options available, this ongoing role offers flexibility to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
Perks and Benefits
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Flexible Hours: Choose full-time or part-time work to create the schedule that works best for you.
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Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience across a variety of cases and service users, expanding your skills and knowledge.
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Attractive Pay: Competitive hourly rate recognising your skills, dedication, and impact.
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Collaborative Networking: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team and build meaningful professional connections.
About the Role
You will join the Assertive Outreach and Rehabilitation Team (AORT), a dedicated multi-disciplinary service supporting individuals with severe mental illness and complex needs such as substance misuse, high-risk behaviours, poor engagement, and social exclusion. Your role will focus on managing a caseload, conducting evidence-based assessments, and developing person-centred interventions. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, lead service improvements, and empower service users to achieve recovery goals, increase independence, and address their physical health needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct person-centred assessments and create tailored, outcome-focused care plans.
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Collaborate within the MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) to deliver integrated care and recovery strategies.
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Provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff, fostering a supportive learning culture.
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Complete risk assessments and implement effective risk management plans.
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Build relationships with local services to promote user independence and continuity of care.
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Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documentation in line with service standards.
Requirements
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Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, AMHP, or Occupational Therapist (degree-level qualification).
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Experience working in mental health settings within a multi-disciplinary team.
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Skilled in managing complex cases and supporting challenging service users.
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Strong leadership abilities and experience supervising staff.
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Excellent knowledge of assessment, care planning, and risk management processes.
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Desirable: Car owner and current driving licence.
Why Southwark?
Living and working in Southwark places you at the heart of London, with a wealth of cultural attractions, parks, restaurants, and a rich historical backdrop. The area offers excellent transport links, making commuting simple, while giving you the chance to enjoy the best of London life.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply today and take the next step in your career while helping to create lasting change for those who need it most.