A permanent vacancy has arisen for a Review Officer, to be based at Ramsgate House Adult Community Mental Health Team.
We are looking for an experienced mental health professional who has high professional standards and the ability to work well with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary setting.
A professional qualification and registration is required.
The post is permanent, Monday to Friday.
This position is open to qualified social workers; you will be supported by our CMHT team to develop your skills and experience within the field of mental health review and commissioning.
You will be offered regular line management and clinical supervision along with peer supervision for the review officer role from the senior practitioner.
Staff well-being is important at Ramsgate House and we offer regular peer support groups, reflective practice groups, mindfulness, and other team activities.
Responsibilities:
1. Supporting care coordinators with the commissioning and review process.
2. Working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (2005), and Mental Health Act (1983).
3. Assessment, support planning, reviews within the meaning of the Care Act 2014.
4. Supporting reviews of those care packages for service users without a care coordinator.
5. Multidisciplinary working.
6. Demonstrating anti-discriminatory practice and promoting the rights of vulnerable adults.
7. Demonstrating excellent organisation and communication skills.
8. Demonstrating an ability to collate information and write reports.
We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer National Joint Council Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales. We have adopted the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment which is used for recognising continuous service regarding annual leave, sickness, and maternity for moves within Greater Manchester. In addition, we also recognise previous, continuous, national local government service regarding annual leave.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joseph Hayes Job title: Interim Advanced Practitioner for Social Work Email address: Joseph.Hayes@gmmh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 938 4184.
For more information regarding the role of Mental Health Review and Commissioning Officer, please contact Joseph.Hayes@gmmh.nhs.uk.
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