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Job summary

Main area
Social Care - Mental Health
Grade
Grade 3c-4b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37 hours per week
Job ref
236-SCO-SW029-25-B
Employer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ramsgate House CMHT
Town
Salford
Salary
£36,124 - £45,718 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust logo

Mental Health Review and Commissioning Officer

Grade 3c-4b

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

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant Professional Qualifications DipSW, BA, MA
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardFair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerTime to changeStep into healthGM Good Employment Charter

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joseph Hayes
Job title
Interim Advanced Practitioner for Social Work
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 938 4184
Additional information

For more information as well around the role of Mental Health Review and Commissioning Officer, please contact [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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