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Job overview Would you like to experience Liaison, Diversion &amp; Reconnect through a Secondment opportunity. If the answer is yes, then we are seeking to recruit an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join our established, successful and dynamic team as we consolidate and develop Liaison and Diversion services in police custody suites, courts and prisons across Kent and Medway. Work with enthusiastic and passionate colleagues to provide an all age, all vulnerabilities service to clients in the Criminal Justice System. Make a real difference to people's lives by identifying their support needs and encouraging them to engage with services that can help them. Collaborate with a range of professionals across health, justice and social care to reduce reoffending and support safer communities. Main duties of the job The role of a Specialist Liaison and Diversion Practitioner (SLDP) is both an interesting and challenging one, where you will experience all aspects of the criminal justice system. We are looking for a forward thinking and enthusiastic practitioner, with a keen eye for risk assessment and formulation to respond to referrals from within the criminal justice system and support individuals with identified health or social vulnerabilities. You will also have the opportunity to provide community support and being involved in outreach initiatives.<ul> <li>You will be working with people who experience mental health needs, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, drug and alcohol misuse and other health and social vulnerabilities. </li> <li>Our SLDP's do not hold caseload's and their work is aimed at point-in-time assessment, liaison and diversion. These crucial assessments will be used to inform the most appropriate and robust care pathways. </li> <li>In essence, our SLDP's provide the crucial link between a variety of stakeholders and can make a real difference to the outcome of service users' experiences in the criminal justice system</li> </ul>Working for our organisation We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, wecare for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities tomake mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role requires close partnership working with both statutory and voluntary sector agencies and a commitment to working with a complex and diverse range of individuals with varying needs. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Please see the attached job description for full details on the role's responsibilities and person specification. Person specification Training and Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Member of a professional body</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>A degree or equivalent qualification/experience at post registration level</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience of working within community mental health</li> <li>Extensive clinical experience including both individual and group work</li> <li>Understanding and expertise in the principles of risk assessment and risk management</li> <li>Post registration experience of working within a relevant setting</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation procedures and policies relating to Mental Health Care ie CPA, Mental Capacity Act</li> <li>Experience of the criminal justice system</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter The trust takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe. Use of AI when writing job applications While AI tools can be helpful in generating ideas and drafting initial versions, they should never be the sole source for writing your job application. AI cannot truly understand the specific job you're applying for or what makes you a good fit. Therefore, it's crucial to personalise any AI-generated content to accurately reflect your skills, experiences, and aspirations. Relying solely on AI to write your application may result in generic, impersonal, and potentially inaccurate content. 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Specialist Liaison & Diversion Practitioner

JOB-20240819-db742659Family Court Advisor Social Worker Location: Kent, UK Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour Contract: Locum | Ongoing Hours: Full TimeAre you ready to embark on an exciting new journey as a Family Court Advisor Social Worker in the picturesque county of Kent? This full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, impactful role while earning a competitive hourly rate. Ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about supporting families and safeguarding children.Perks and Benefits<ul>
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Locum Job: Enjoy flexibility and variety, giving you greater control over your schedule while gaining broad professional experience</li><li>
Competitive Pay: Earn £37.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment</li><li>
Work-Life Balance: Locum work enables a healthier balance between professional and personal life</li><li>
Professional Development: Build your skills through exposure to diverse and complex family court cases</li></ul>
What You Will Do<ul>
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Support and guide families through the family court process, ensuring child welfare remains the central focus</li><li>
Undertake comprehensive assessments and provide balanced, evidence-based recommendations to the Court</li><li>
Work collaboratively with legal professionals and partner agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes</li><li>
Produce clear, well-structured reports for court proceedings</li><li>
Help families understand court processes and work towards positive and, where possible, amicable resolutions</li></ul>
Why Kent? Kent offers an outstanding quality of life with its rolling countryside, historic towns, and vibrant communities. Known as the Garden of England, it provides the perfect balance between professional opportunity and personal wellbeing.Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning recruitment agency with over 1,000 Excellent Trustpilot reviews. We are committed to securing competitive rates and roles that align with your skills and experience.

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Family Court Advisor (Social Worker)

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as a Bank Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement. ABOUT YOU You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your planning and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job overview Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria. An opportunity has arisen for a Service Manager within the West Kent Directorate. You will be responsible for the overall management of a range of nominated services within the Directorate. You will work closely with colleagues in all other relevant teams, ensuring excellent clinical, operational and financial outcomes. As part of the mental health transformation, there is a need for you to work collaboratively with other providers enabling seamless patient pathways and service user engagement. You will need to be proficient in the use data and analysis to support better outcomes for patients and will actively coordinate initiatives to ensure improvement plans are developed and implemented. You will be supported to know who the internal and external stakeholders are and when to use them effectively in promoting and securing the services' reputation. You will identify opportunities for service improvement and growth seeking support from the General Manager to maximise these. They will also deputise for the General Manager in all aspects of the service as required. Specific Service Responsibilities for Service Managers vary. For this post it includes the all age Mental Health Together + service in South West Kent, the West Kent Memory Assessment Service Community and the Personality Disorder Service across Kent. Main duties of the job Working closely with the Professional Heads and the General Manager to provide demonstrable assurance that the quality of the clinical services including patient safety, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes meet the required high standards. This will include investigations into serious incidents, complaints and staffing issues, appraisal, supervision and training of staff and compliance with mandatory reporting. Service Managers work closely with the Team Managers (direct reports) and other professionals to ensure care pathways are effective with regular reviews to enable strategic and operational plans to be delivered. Service Managers are responsible for ensuring good patient flow management utilising a combination of demand and capacity information, length of stay data caseload management and adherence to agreed clinical pathways. In addition, Service Mangers systematically make certain that clinical governance arrangements are imbedded within services and are working to full effect. Working for our organisation We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Working with the Clinical and Service Leadership to recruit, motivate and train the workforce. To be able to demonstrate that staff have the appropriate skills and training to deliver high quality care. To appoint Team Leaders with the appropriate competencies. To be visible and available and to manage the performance of services to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and good levels of engagement. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Recognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied medical profession. First Degree.</li> <li>Evidence of continuing professional development to Master's level or equivalent.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>MSc. Management course</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Senior Management Experience in running large multidisciplinary teams with significant clinical and business delivery targets.</li> <li>Experience of managing budgets and resources effectively.</li> <li>Experience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goals.</li> <li>Experience of individual and team Performance Management and Appraisals</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Project Management Qualification</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Effective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levels.</li> <li>Leadership skills especially the ability to lead and manage change through influence without direct management</li> <li>Able to analyse complex issues/problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions.</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and

Service Manager

Are you a naturally empathetic, caring and compassionate Support Worker in the UK with experience of caring for people with learning disabilities? Do you want a fulfilling career, where you can make a difference and change lives for the better in a culture of kindness and teamwork? Where you'll be supported with development opportunities to grow you as a person and in your career? Join Felbrigg House in Dover as a Night Support Worker and provide care for people with severe learning disabilities, Autism and behaviours may be seen as challenging; where you'll support and encourage them to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. You'll be great with people - a real 'people person', able to communicate effectively - explaining yourself clearly in the right tone to suit the situation and be really good at understanding others (behaviours and expressions, as well as vocal). Having a good sense of humour and resilience, and a willingness to help residents with their personal hygiene are also important. What you will be doing: You will join an inclusive, supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Whether you have experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker, you will use your knowledge and skills to help support people lead a valued and fulfilled life. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will use your excellent communication skills and experience as a Support Worker with a background in Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism to provide care and support people through their care pathway. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of you; being able to do something today that they couldn't do last week. You will work night shifts only covering 9pm to 7:30am, 37.5 hours per week including weekends. We are encouraging female candidates to apply for this role to support our female residents in the most efficient manner. Where you will be working: Location: St. Alphege Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PU Felbrigg House is part of our Learning Disability and Autism division and provides a specialist residential service for men and women with a range of learning disabilities, including autism and sensory and communication impairments. This specialist service is designed for those individuals with a learning disability who require a high level of support to live within a community setting and will continue to require this longer term. Clients may be transitioning from children's residential services, education, moving out of the family home. We are also experienced in successfully managing clients moving from services where their placements may have broken down or where their needs are no longer being met. The aim of the service is to encourage individuals to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently through a programme of active community engagement, developing meaningful social networks and developing robust coping strategies. The house is an old rectory, situated in the Conservation Area of Dover, in Kent and has been completely renovated to provide a spacious beautiful character home, with two fully enclosed gardens and eleven spacious bedrooms with full en-suite facilities. There are a good range of shops and amenities a short walk away. Dover has direct train access to London and good road links around the area. In this role you will: <ul> <li> Require a positive attitude and enthusiasm </li> <li> Hold a valid UK driving licence (preferred to assist with community visits) </li> <li> Have strong empathy and a caring and compassionate nature </li> <li> Be willing to support residents with personal hygiene </li> <li> Have excellent people and communication skills, and a good sense of humour </li> <li> Deal with challenging behaviours </li> <li> Have a positive and professional approach </li> <li> Be reliable, flexible, hard-working and honest </li> <li> Be local or within commutable distance </li> </ul> You must live in the UK and have the Right to Work in the UK full time. 20-hour Student and Skilled Worker Visa's cannot be accepted. What You'll Get: At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: <ul> <li> Annual base salary of £25,057.50 (£12.85 hourly rate) </li> <li> The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. </li> <li> Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals </li> <li> Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! </li> <li> Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance </li> <li> Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts </li> <li> Life Assurance, for added peace of mind </li> <li> Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. </li> <li> 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be </li> <li> Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time </li> <li> Pension contribution, to help secure your future </li> </ul> About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

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Night Support Worker (Female)

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. We are looking for full time Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to work on Kingswood Ward, our 16 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. As an active member of our dynamic team, you'll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times. You will work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 11 hour shifts on a rota basis and must be able to cover a mixture of day and night shifts. A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the high street with healthcare, holidays &amp; leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension, we support you to be happy both in &amp; out of work. Please note: We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role and you must have at least 12 months or more remaining on your current visa to be considered Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. Your day-to-day <ul> <li>Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users' care plans. </li> <li>Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses. </li> <li>Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff. </li> <li>Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner. </li> <li>Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work. </li> <li>Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in. </li> <li>Work within Safeguarding guidelines </li> <li>Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others. </li> </ul> We're looking for people who have: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player </li> <li>Resilience, caring and empathic </li> <li>The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients </li> <li>A genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives </li> <li>A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role </li> <li>Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital </li> </ul> In return we'll offer you: <ul> <li>Paid training and Induction </li> <li>Regular coaching and support </li> <li>DBS paid </li> <li>Employee Discount Scheme </li> <li>Company pension scheme </li> <li>Company paid Life Assurance scheme </li> <li>Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks </li> <li>Health Cash Plan </li> <li>Subsidised meals on duty </li> </ul> Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

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Mental Health Support Worker

Job overview Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria. Would you like a fascinating, autonomous and fulfilling role? If the answer is yes, then we are seeking to recruit an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join our established, successful and dynamic team as we consolidate and develop Liaison and Diversion services in Courts across Kent and Medway. Work with enthusiastic and passionate colleagues to provide an all age, all vulnerabilities service to clients in the Criminal Justice System. Make a real difference to people's lives by identifying their support needs, writing comprehensive reports and encouraging them to engage with services that can help them. Collaborate with a range of professionals across health, justice and social care to reduce reoffending and support safer communities. Main duties of the job The role of a Specialist Liaison and Diversion Practitioner (SLDP) is both an interesting and challenging one, where you will experience all aspects of the criminal justice system, with this role being predominantly focused on our Court pathway. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner, with a keen eye for assessment and formulation to respond to referrals from within the criminal justice system and support individuals with identified health or social vulnerabilities when they present at Kent &amp; Medway Magistrates Courts. <ul> <li>The successful candidate will predominantly work in Kent &amp; Medway's Magistrates Courts so some experience of liaison, crisis intervention or forensic services would be an advantage. You will be working with people who experience mental health needs, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, drug and alcohol misuse and other health and social vulnerabilities. </li> <li>This role is focused on engagement and assessment to inform nationally agreed Court reports in order to support our client's at a critical time in their Criminal Justice journey, with recommendations being used to advise on the most appropriate and robust outcomes and care pathways. </li> <li>In essence, you will provide the crucial link between a variety of stakeholders and can make a real difference to the outcome of service users' experiences in the criminal justice system.</li> </ul>Working for our organisation We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, wecare for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities tomake mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role requires close partnership working with both statutory and voluntary sector agencies and a commitment to working with a complex and diverse range of individuals with varying needs. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Please see the attached job description for full details on the role's responsibilities and person specification. Person specification Training and Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>A BSc or equivalent qualification/experience at post registration level</li> <li>Member of a professional body</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Further training, relevant to the role, at post graduate (MSc) or equivalent level</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Minimum of 3 years post registration experience in mental health</li> <li>Minimum 2 years within experience of working within a community mental health team</li> <li>Understanding and expertise in the principles of risk assessment and risk management</li> <li>Experience of forensic mental health and/or the criminal justice system</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation procedures and policies relating to Mental Health Care ie CPA, Mental Capacity Act</li> <li>Experience of court settings</li> </ul>Knowledge &amp; Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills</li> <li>Clear precise and professional written reporting skills</li> <li>A detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation, procedures and policies relating to Mental Health Care</li> <li>Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as part of a multi-agency team</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>A working knowledge of the sections applied in a forensic setting</li> <li>A demonstratable understanding of the Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) principles</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter The trust takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients

Specialist Liaison & Diversion Court Practitioner

Job overview From spring 2026, our services will extend to include children and young people's mental health services and all-age eating disorder services within the Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dedicated Tunbridge Wells CAMHS team from 1st April 2026. The Tunbridge Wells CAMHS Community team provides a service to children and young people (under the age of 18 years) living in Tunbridge Wells. Tunbridge Wells has a CYP population of 27 910. The team is a generic Tier 3 CAMHS team who undertake assessment and treatment of a range of disorders in children and young people including ADHD, ASD, Mood disorders, Psychosis, PTSD, Anxiety disorders, emerging personality disorders and challenging behaviour. We have specialist teams within Kent for the treatment of eating disorders and moderate to profound learning disability. The services run a pathway model with clear treatment pathways for Mood &amp; Anxiety, Conduct &amp; Behaviour, Neurodevelopmental cases and Complex cases. We are able to offer a range of evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, Family therapy, NVR and Child psychotherapy. Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or have eligibility for it and be able achieve this on appointment). Main duties of the job <ol> <li> To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. </li> <li> The post holder will have full registration with a licence to practice on the General Medical Council (GMC). </li> <li> Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study, and in-house training programmes. </li> <li> To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. </li> <li> To be able to assess and develop care plans to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This includes chronic, acute, and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. </li> <li> To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. </li> <li> To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. </li> <li> To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature, and peer review. </li> </ol> Working for our organisation We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role. Part time or job-share applications are welcome. Our Benefits Here are just some of our Benefits:<ul> <li>A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000*</li> <li>Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*</li> <li>Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunities through Kent's own Medical school</li> <li>Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme</li> <li>Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme - bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break</li> <li>Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help</li> <li>Excellent Learning and Development opportunities . We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest</li> <li>Free access to an independent counselling service</li> <li>Blue Light Card . A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts</li> <li>Car lease scheme</li> <li>A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.</li> </ul> *If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: <a href="mailto:kmmh.medical.staffing@nhs.net" target="_blank">kmmh.medical.staffing@nhs.net</a> Person specification Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>MB BS or equivalent medical qualification</li> <li>Fully registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practise</li> <li>On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completing CCST in Child and adolescent psychiatry.</li> <li>Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment</li> <li>Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.</li> <li>MRCPsych</li> <li>Additional clinical qualifications.</li> <li>In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice</li> </ul>Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Excellent knowledge in specialty</li> <li>Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills in English</li> <li>Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty</li> <li>Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others</li> <li>Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA</li> <li>Mastery in the management of a broad range of mental disorders in children, including neurodevelopment disorders</li> <li>Experience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds. Working with interpreters and translators.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service</li> <li>Practical experience in a short-term psychological therapy</li> </ul>Academic Skills and Lifel

Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Tunbridge Wells

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Senior Pracititoner job is up to £58,934 per annum. Main duties: <ul>
<li>Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard. Your caseload will consistent of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.</li><li>Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.</li><li>Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.</li><li>Supervise staff within your team including Student Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, Family Support Workers and/or Personal Advisors. The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.</li><li>Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources. Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.</li><li>Champion Medway’s practice model, Signs of Safety, through leading group supervision for your team, providing one to one support to members of your team as well as remaining up to date with training and research in this area.</li><li>Consistently demonstrate a high level of practice in relation to your casework and support with the team, ensuring your written work ‘brings the child to life’ and demonstrates a high quality of analysis and reflection.</li><li>Work within statutory timescales and participate in regular supervision to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models, and innovative practice within the social work field to promote evidence informed practice and maintain the highest professional standards.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection Legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Senior Pracititoner role:<ul>
<li>A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.</li></ul>
Contact: This Senior Practitioner role is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Senior Practitioner, Assessment Team

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. #2003

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