Mental Health Review and Commissioning Officer

5 months ago


Salford, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Group Full time

**Job overview**:
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.

**Main duties of the job**:

- Supporting care coordinators with commissioning and review process
- Working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (1983).
- Assessment, support planning, reviews and within the meaning of the Care Act 2014. Supporting reviews of those care packages for service users without a care coordinator
- Multidisciplinary working.
- Demonstrating anti discriminatory practice and promoting the rights of vulnerable adults.
- Demonstrating excellent organisation and communication skills.
- Demonstrating an ability to collate information and write reports

**Working for our organisation**:
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Mental Health 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 NJC Pay Scales to workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:
**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Relevant Professional Qualifications DipSW, BA, MA
- Registered with governing body
- Prior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health issues.

**Desirable criteria**:

- You have additional qualifications; Post Qualifying courses such as best interests assessor or relevant other continued professional development

**Experience**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Prior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health issues.
- An understanding of the principles and values underlying the Care Act 2014; Health and Social Care Act 2012; Mental Health Act (1983, as amended) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other legislation as they relate to this client group.
- Evidence your ability to develop effective working relationships with service users and their carer’s and show evidence of good assessment practice.

**Desirable criteria**:

- Prior experience working as a care coordinator in community mental health services.
- Experience of acting as Enquiry Lead and undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries in line with s.42 Care Act.
- Previous experience commissioning packages of care in line with the Care Act 2014.

**Knowledge and skills**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Up to date knowledge of mental health, mental capacity and human rights legislation including current case law.
- You must clearly evidence an understanding of the integration agenda; the enablement model of health and social care; what is personalisation and how do you ensure your work is person centred including knowledge of Making Safeguarding Personal.
- Knowledge of relevant welfare rights legislation.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Sensitivity and perception in the assessment of vulnerable service users and their families with complex needs, using the assessment and safeguarding frameworks.
- Ability to develop written reports, including those needed under legal requirements.
- Ability to work with adults to promote their independence and well-being.

**Desirable criteria**:

- Understanding and ability to interpret relevant legislation.

**Additional Skills**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Able to work in a flexible manner whilst managing own time and work load.
- Commitment to training, service, and continuous professional development.
- We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible workin



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