Overall Purpose of Job

• To act as a member of staff for the Local Authority Adult Mental Health service providing an effective and efficient Care Act appropriate service to vulnerable adults with high mental health support needs and their carers, within the community or in a hospital setting.

• To liaise closely with the local Mental Health Trust, Primary Care and with other parts of the mental health services in the private and voluntary sector.

• To undertake assessments and have an allocated number of care managed cases.

• To be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or be committed to train as one.