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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

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Careers at Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Specialist Liaison & Diversion Court Practitioner

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.

Sanctuary Personnel

Senior Practitioner, Assessment Team

Full Time Night Position Available - Alternative Weekend Working Required Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader. The Role<ul> <li>Leading and supervising your shift</li> <li>Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered</li> <li>Administering and recording medication</li> <li>Carrying out risk assessments</li> <li>Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible</li> <li>Working closely with the leadership team to develop services</li> <li>Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times</li> </ul>Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:<ul> <li>Wagestream - access your wages at any-time</li> <li>Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements</li> <li>Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme</li> <li>Hundreds of online and in-store discounts</li> <li>Annual purchase holiday scheme</li> <li>Wellbeing support</li> </ul>About You<ul> <li>NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable</li> <li>Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead and supervise others.</li> <li>A good understanding of care planning processes</li> <li>Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication</li> <li>Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.</li> </ul>We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours

Care UK

Care UK Careers

Team Leader Care Nights

Job overview Launch Your Career in Mental Health! Medway Community Mental Health Team Seeks Duty Worker (Band 6) Calling all passionate Registered Mental Health Nurses! Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive and growing team environment? The Medway Community Mental Health Team is seeking a dedicated Duty Worker to join our team in Gillingham. This Band 6 role offers an exciting opportunity to provide mental health assessments, advice, and support to individuals in need. What you'll gain:<ul> <li>Launch your rewarding career in the NHS</li> <li>Develop your skills and gain valuable experience</li> <li>Receive extensive training and professional development opportunities</li> <li>Work within a supportive and growing team atmosphere</li> </ul> Qualifications:<ul> <li>Registered Mental Health Nurse</li> <li>Post-qualification experience in community or urgent care mental health</li> <li>Continuing professional development evidence</li> <li>Experience working in a community setting (desirable)</li> </ul> Benefits:<ul> <li>27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (full-time)</li> <li>NHS pension scheme</li> <li>Eligibility for the Blue Light Card</li> </ul> Ready to make a positive impact? Apply now! Here are some clips of our KMPT staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for us. Working at KMPT (youtube.com) Main duties of the job The Duty Worker role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be the first point of contact for individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues. What You'll Do:<ul> <li>Provide initial assessment and support to new and known service users.</li> <li>Offer expert guidance and information to healthcare professionals.</li> <li>Conduct urgent assessments for individuals needing immediate help.</li> <li>Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.</li> </ul> What We're Looking For:<ul> <li>Strong initiative and self-motivation.</li> <li>Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.</li> <li>Knowledge of advanced nursing interventions and community assessment skills.</li> <li>A willingness to undergo relevant training.</li> </ul> This Role is Perfect For:<ul> <li>Experienced mental health professionals with a passion for advocacy and intervention.</li> <li>Individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</li> <li>Those seeking to make a real difference in the lives of others.</li> </ul> Ready to take the first step? Working for our organisation Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Detailed job description and main responsibilities In this role, you will play a vital part in providing holistic, patient-centered care. You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, considering all aspects of a patient's well-being - mental, physical, social, cultural, and more. By working collaboratively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals, you'll develop personalized care plans that address their unique needs. As a clinical leader, you'll champion best practices and quality improvement initiatives. This is a chance to make a significant impact on the care provided within our setting. Do you have the skills and passion to thrive in this role?<ul> <li>Excellent assessment skills, considering all aspects of patient well-being</li> <li>Strong communication and collaboration abilities</li> <li>Commitment to person-centered care</li> <li>Passion for quality improvement</li> </ul> We offer a rewarding work environment with opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to take your nursing career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Person specification Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered on NMC</li> <li>One year experience at Band 5 or above in hospital or community health care</li> <li>Evidence of continued professional development, appropriate to role</li> <li>Clear understanding of CPA and care coordination role</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Post-registration certificate ENB 998. Possession of specialist nursing or other relevant highter academic or skills focussed awards</li> <li>Post registration mentorship qualification</li> </ul>Skills/Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Good IT skills</li> <li>Good understanding of the principles of the Recovery Approach</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Excellent IT skills</li> <li>Understanding of interagency skills</li> <li>Previous experience in the field of work</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

Mental Health Practitioner - Duty Worker

JOB-20241107-791d94d2


<h1>Senior Social Worker - Adult Locality Team</h1>

Specialism: Adult Social Care 
 Location: Medway, UK 
 Salary: £46,830 per annum 
 Salary Type: Annual Salary 
 Contract: Permanent (Part Time Option Available)

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Locality Team within Adult Social Care in Medway. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity offering a competitive annual salary of £46,830 and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of adults in the community.

You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team focused on early intervention, empowerment, and promoting independence and wellbeing. This role offers a varied and rewarding workload, combining complex casework with leadership responsibilities and service development, making it ideal for an experienced practitioner looking to take the next step in their career.

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Senior Social Worker - Adult Locality Team 

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. We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our team at our new office in Kings Hill, West Malling. This role will be hybrid between home and office. The Credit Controller for Social Care will support the management of the accounts receivable ledger for our Social Care division. Key responsibilities will include liaising with funders for payment of outstanding invoices, service user account reconciliations, requesting credit notes and query resolution. Reporting directly to the Social Care Credit Control &amp; Group Cash Allocations Manager, this supporting role will ensure the function executes a robust cash collections process maximising timely collection for outstanding invoices. Summary of Responsibilities <ul> <li>In depth reconciliation of debtor accounts.</li> <li>Collection of outstanding invoices, ensuring they are paid within required period.</li> <li>Managing own workload and ledger.</li> <li>Reduce 60+ debt on your ledger.</li> <li>Inputting diary notes for all activities to build audit trail for the service user.</li> <li>Liaise with internal departments to ensure invoicing is accurate and queries resolved promptly.</li> <li>Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Work as a team and help when other members of the team are absent.</li> <li>Send copy invoices &amp; produced statements.</li> <li>Any adhoc duties within the department required.</li> </ul> Our ideal candidate will have... <ul> <li>•Experience in a credit control environment.</li> <li>•Flexible and able to deal promptly with queries and information requests.</li> <li>•Intermediate Excel Skills.</li> <li>•Able to deal with heavy data sets, create &amp; understand account reconciliations.</li> </ul> Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... <ul> <li>Bonus scheme</li> <li>An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme</li> <li>Expert supervision &amp; support</li> <li>Employee referral scheme</li> <li>Free Health Cash plan</li> <li>24 hours free GP support line</li> <li>Free life assurance cover</li> <li>Free eye tests</li> <li>Car lease discounts</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover</li> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>Employee NHS - discount savings &amp; "Cycle to Work" scheme</li> <li>Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks</li> </ul> Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

Cygnet

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Social Care Credit Controller

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health &amp; Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational 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. 0508

Barchester Healthcare

Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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 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 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 In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! 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. 0508

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