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JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker for Assessment Team in Romford, earning £37.52 per hour Hourly. This ongoing role offers an exciting opportunity to join the London Borough of Havering as a Social Worker within the dynamic Assessment Team. Located at The Town Hall, Romford, you will enjoy flexible working hours from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with options for varied start and finish times, as well as part-time considered. Perks and benefits:- Embrace the freedom of hybrid working arrangements with the ability to work from home. - Enjoy the flexibility of working three days in the office when on duty and only two days when off duty, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. - Relish in the opportunity to work part-time if that suits your lifestyle, offering you the time to pursue personal interests. - As a locum, you also benefit from competitive hourly rates, giving you financial freedom while doing meaningful work. What you will do:- Conduct assessments for children and their families to ensure their safety and well-being. - Provide expert advice on child protection and safeguarding matters. - Engage in direct, impactful work with children to understand their needs and circumstances. - Collaborate closely with families and external agencies to develop robust support plans. Preferred experience and skills:- Prior experience within a Children's assessment team. - In-depth knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices. - Strong capability for direct, empathetic work with children. - A valid Social Work England qualification with at least three years of post-qualified experience. Why Romford is a great place to work and live:Romford offers a vibrant community atmosphere with its lively markets, rich history, and excellent transport links to central London. Whether you’re exploring its historic landmarks or enjoying the local cafe culture, Romford is a delightful place to settle into both professionally and personally. Join us and make a difference in a community that reflects the heart of its people. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

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Social Worker - Assessment Team

The Role Superior Healthcare is seeking a Children's Complex Care Support Worker to join our dedicated team supporting a vibrant 6-year-old boy living in Leeds, Maidstone. This is a night shift role offering £15-£17 per hour About Our Client Our client is a bright, energetic child who:<ul> <li>Loves cars, his cats and chickens</li> <li>Enjoys rainbow colours and music of all genres</li> <li>Values being listened to and understood</li> </ul>He lives with his mum and has complex medical needs, including:<ul> <li>Gastroschisis</li> <li>Ketone hypoglycaemia</li> <li>Growth Hormone Deficiency</li> </ul>Clinical support requirements include:<ul> <li>PEG</li> <li>Hickman Line</li> <li>TPN</li> <li>Medications</li> </ul>Responsibilities As part of this care team, you will:<ul> <li>Administer PEG medication</li> <li>Support awareness of PTSD and emotional wellbeing</li> <li>Manage TPN (training can be provided)</li> <li>Recognise signs of deterioration and respond appropriately</li> <li>Respect the clients preferences</li> <li>Be patient, chatty, and understanding of his needs</li> </ul>Candidate Preferences We are looking for someone who is:<ul> <li>Female</li> <li>Clear communicator</li> <li>Experienced in PEG and Paediatric care</li> <li>A driver</li> <li>Chatty, empathetic, and willing to learn about his conditions</li> </ul>Requirements<ul> <li>PEG and Paediatric experience</li> <li>Enhanced DBS check</li> <li>Three years' continuous referencing</li> <li>Driving licence</li> </ul> Superior Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please note, payment through limited companies is not available for this position. SHCPAE Responsibilities<ul><li>Providing personal care, PEG feeding, medication administration</li><li>Confident communicators who can engage positively with our client, their family and wider care team.</li><li>Providing person centred support throughout the night</li><li>Monitoring client overnight </li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Driver with a clean license</li><li>Over 6 months of UK based care experience</li><li>The full right to work in the UK</li><li>Paediatric experience </li></ul>

Superior Healthcare

Regional Nurse Manager - Rebecca

Who We Support - Children

Who we Support - Young Adults

Children's Complex Care Support Worker

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Private Fostering Social Worker to work Full Time for based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Private Fostering Social Worker job is up to £50,885 per annum. Main duties: <ul>
<li>Conduct thorough assessments of Private Foster Carers, including background checks and home visits. Consider arrangements and make timely decision about their suitability in line with statutory timescales. Ensure that private fostering arrangements meet all legal requirements.</li><li>Provide ongoing support and training to Private Foster Carers to enhance their caregiving skills and understanding of the needs of the children in their care.</li><li>Monitor for well-being of children in Private Fostering placements. Regularly visit and assess the well-being of the children and young people. Identify address any concerns or issues promptly.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Private Fostering placements, assessments, and interactions with children and families and ensure regularly compliance.</li><li>Act as an advocate for the rights and needs of children in Private Fostering arrangements, working to ensure they receive the best possible care and support.</li><li>Collaborate with other professionals and agencies involved in the child’s life, such as schools, healthcare providers, and Local Authorities.</li><li>Promote the Private Fostering Service to colleagues within Medway as well as to external organisations and individuals.</li><li>This will include delivering presentations, promoting publicity materials and representing the Service at various meetings. In conjunction with the Fostering Team Manager, to provide consultation, advice and support to Social Workers dealing with Private Fostering enquiries and referrals.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Private Fostering Social Worker 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 Private Fostering Social Worker 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.

Private Fostering Social Worker

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Leaving Care 16+ Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this Team Manager job is up to £64,198 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Lead, manage and motivate a staff team ensuring high quality supervision is completed regularly which includes case management oversight, timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children’s looked after plans and care experienced young people’s pathway plans.</li><li>To use opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement, and supports the ongoing learning and development of workers, including undertaking audits across the whole of children’s service and within the local service.</li><li>Allocate cases within the statutory timescales supporting positive transitions and ensuring looked after children reviews and pathway plan reviews and statutory visits have clear objectives and outcomes in order to ensure that all children in care and care leavers receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding, promoting independence and putting the needs of individual children first.</li><li>Complete and review performance development plans for the team which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.</li><li>Provide high quality reflective case supervision to social workers and personal advisors within timescale, that clearly provides management oversight, appropriate professional challenge and supports the progression of children and young people’s plans.</li><li>Contribute to the management of the staffing budget for the team by approving and committing expenditure within your delegated authority, and monitoring and reporting commitments in order to ensure budget is not exceeded.</li><li>Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care in order to ensure staffing levels are maintained.</li><li>Keep up to date with the Council’s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.</li><li>Deputise and support the Group Manager where necessary on all aspects relating to the development of the service, and cover for other Team Managers where appropriate.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Team Manager job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li></ul>
Contact: This Team Manager job 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.

Team Manager - Leaving Care 16+ Team

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. 8765

Barchester Healthcare

Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Do you have strong leadership skills and experience in developing a service? Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 150 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking a passionate and energetic Home Manager to join our vibrant and dedicated team at Manor Lodge. At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey. The role: To take responsibility for all aspects of the day to day running of the care home and to achieve an industry leading standard. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Provide leadership and effective management for all staff employed in the home.</li> <li>Promote a caring environment that is delivered according to latest guidelines, best practice, legislative and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Ensure the effective financial and commercial management of the home in accordance with company policy.</li> <li>Ensure that a high level of satisfaction with the service is achieved and maintained as well as maintaining excellent relationships with relatives, residents, purchasers and external agencies to build and maintain a positive reputation in the local community.</li> </ul>What We're Looking For:<ul> <li>2-3+ years Home Manager experience.</li> <li>Care of older people in a Residential and Dementia setting</li> <li>Ability to control and manage a budget and accounts.</li> <li>Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Health and Safety Legislation</li> <li>Ability to raise standards through innovation and new ideas</li> </ul>Why Join Care UK? Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care. Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours.

Care UK

Care UK Careers

Home Manager - FTC

At HC-One, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed Care Assistants to join our Flex Force team. If you're looking to earn extra money while gaining valuable experience in the care sector, Flex Force is the perfect solution. With contracted hours and guaranteed set pay each month, you'll also enjoy the freedom to choose shifts that fit around your family life or other commitments. Shifts will be offered across our care homes in the South Essex area, providing you with a variety of opportunities and flexibility to shape your working week. Shifts are scheduled between Monday and Sunday and may not always be consecutive, including days, nights, and weekends. As a Flex Force Care Assistant, you'll travel between a cluster of our homes, which is an essential and expected part of the role. Flexibility is key, as it allows you to support the unique needs of each home while still keeping control over your schedule. The homes include Godden Lodge, SS7 3GL, Oaklands, SS16 6SX, The Hornchurch, RM12 6RJ &amp; Admirals Reach About The Role As a Flexible Care Assistant at HC-One, you'll value kindness above all. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. Whether providing long- or short-term care that includes respite and palliative care, our focus is always on providing the kindest and highest quality care. Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart. It's about making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the care home. And, whether you're helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you'll always have their well-being in mind above anything else. Duties are varied but will include. <ul> <li> Supporting Residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals </li> <li> Helping Residents with limited mobility </li> <li> Taking responsibility for the wellbeing of Residents on and off site. </li> </ul> A driving license with access to a vehicle would be advantageous but is not essential. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility in adult social care and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word-it's a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualities-what we call Kindness the HC-One Way: <ul> <li> We are curious-asking questions, seeking to understand. </li> <li> We are compassionate-walking in the shoes of others. </li> <li> We are creative-finding practical ways to make things happen. </li> <li> We are courageous-supporting residents to live the life they choose. </li> <li> And we are dependable-people can always count on us. </li> </ul> We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do. We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, we're looking for team members who are comfortable with technology-or open to learning. You'll be supported every step of the way. We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growth-opening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

HC-One

HC-One Nursing Jobs & Careers & Pay - A Complete Guide

Flex Force Care Assistant

As a Care Home Manager at HC-One, you'll value kindness above all. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, as a Care Home Manager, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. In this role, you will take responsibility for the well-being of our Residents, including making sure their emotional and social needs are met. You will lead, motivate, and mentor your team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the care home. This includes developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans for each of our Residents. You will also monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and conform to relevant standards, policies, and legislation. Generally, you will promote our Residents' independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering the very best standards of care and striving for continuous improvement. The position offers you a chance to lead that provision through effective leadership and home management . You'll make sure we have the best people on-site, delivering a truly empathic service. Whether you're championing Resident wellbeing , establishing a vision and development plan for the home, or carrying out quality assurance monitoring to take us above and beyond regulatory standards, you'll do so with a sense of kindness above anything else. About You We're looking for a care home experienced manager with strong leadership skills and experience with multidisciplinary teams and conducting risk assessments . You'll also either have a Registered Managers Award Level 4 , or Leadership and Management in Care level 4/5 , or willingness to study for one. And, above all, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care - and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles. Rewards and benefits Complimenting your salary, you'll be able make the most of a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Care Home Manager HC-One will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including: <ul> <li> Private healthcare cover for yourself and contributory cover for your family </li> <li> Company stakeholder pension scheme </li> <li> 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays </li> <li> Group life assurance cover </li> <li> Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it </li> <li> Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG </li> <li> Free uniform </li> <li> Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications </li> <li> Homemade meal whilst on shift </li> <li> Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications. </li></ul>

Home Manager

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Department: Medical and Psychiatry Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford Compensation: £180,880 / year Description Be part of shaping something new - lead our brand-new CAMHS service in Chelmsford Are you ready to take the next step in your CAMHS career? We're offering an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) ward at Priory Hospital Chelmsford. This is a rare chance to build a new service line with the backing of the UK's leading independent mental healthcare provider. We already deliver high-quality CAMHS services at several other Priory sites - now we're expanding in Chelmsford, and we need an experienced Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist to help us launch and lead this new inpatient ward from the ground up. We are open to discussing flexibility with candidates, including the option to work from home one day a week. Priory Hospital Chelmsford is a long-established private hospital set in three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. With 56 beds across our existing acute and addiction pathways, this expansion introduces a new CAMHS ward, offering inpatient care for young people aged 13-18. As Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist, you will take a central leadership role in developing and delivering this new service. You will provide expert clinical oversight to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, helping to shape a positive, recovery-focused culture for young people and their families. What you'll be doing You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.<ul> <li>Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings.</li> <li>Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families, and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.</li> <li>Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward, CAMHS, and service development meetings.</li> <li>Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development.</li> </ul> You can find additional information in the attached job description. What you'll bring to the role Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Private CAMHS service, leading the provision of high-quality psychiatric care within our adolescent inpatient unit. You will work collaboratively with a skilled Multidisciplinary Team to deliver safe, person-centred treatment and provide clinical leadership across the service. The ideal candidate will hold;<ul> <li>Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register</li> <li>CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR</li> <li>Approved Clinician status</li> <li>Significant experience in CAMHS inpatient or community settings</li> <li>A compassionate leader with excellent clinical judgment, teamworking skills, and knowledge of the MHA and MCA</li> </ul>For more information about the role, you can email <a href="mailto:andreastroy@priorygroup.com" target="_blank">andreastroy@priorygroup.com</a> What we will give you in return We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. <ul> <li>Free on-site parking</li> <li>Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave</li> <li>Enhanced maternity pay</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)</li> <li>Access to development opportunities</li> <li>Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel</li> <li>Leadership &amp; management development</li> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Refer a friend bonuses</li> </ul> Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Priory

Careers at Priory

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

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. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated professionals to join our specialized team providing trauma-informed care to individuals with complex mental health needs who pose a significant risk of harm to others. Our goal is to create a safe environment where our patients can heal, regain control of their lives, and build essential life skills. We are looking for individuals with a nursing, social work, or allied health professional background who possess strong transferable skills. We aim to train staff in advanced risk assessment techniques and psychological approaches to patient care to promote recovery and sustainable life skills within the forensic population. You should be a registered professional with prior experience in mental health settings, preferably in forensic services or community settings. If you are seeking a new challenge and interested in becoming part of this forward-thinking and innovative Trust then we want to talk to you. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing individuals for discharge from the hospital environment and reintegration into their community as part of the Care and Treatment Review Process, and dynamic support systems.</li> <li>You will be required to recognise when an individual requires increased levels of support to promote a sustainable lifestyle in the Community.</li> <li>Promote recovery and support patients to understand their risks and how to work towards greater independence, utilising the expertise of partner agencies and 3rd sector organisations, which will involve working closely with other agencies, including Community services and the Criminal Justice System.</li> <li>Demonstrate active clinical and managerial leadership skills within the team, providing education and supervision to junior staff members and other professionals.</li> <li>Bring to bear both their clinical, data analysis, and evaluation skills, by working closely with individuals, their circles of care, inpatient ward staff, and the wider community team to support the delivery of a comprehensive service. </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, 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. Take a look at our Community Nursing Video Detailed job description and main responsibilities This is a full-time role, at Agenda for Change Band 6; with flexible working opportunities available, part-time working hours would be considered. The post will cover Kent and Medway and out-of-area Kent and Medway patients. If your application is successful, you will be notified by e-mail and advised to check your Trac/ NHS Jobs account. Therefore, please ensure that you regularly check both your email and your Trac/NHS Jobs account. This post is subject to a six-month probationary period for candidates external to the Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust To deliver an effective service, it is essential that you are able to travel between bases in a timely manner. Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. 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). What we can offer you:<ul> <li>Career development with our comprehensive range of training &amp; development opportunities to enhance your skills </li> <li>Strong Supportive Management committed to providing 1-2-1 support to advance personal development </li> <li>Car Lease Scheme open to all staff</li> <li>Staff discounts for employees and their families </li> </ul>Person specification Training, Qualifications and registration Essential criteria<ul><li>A degree or equivalent qualification/experience at post registration level</li> <li>Further training relevant to role</li> <li>Register or equivalent and membership of a professional body.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Talking MATS training or equivalent</li> <li>Training in Autism</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner in accordance with the needs of the job</li> <li>Experience of mental health care within the criminal justice system and/or forensic mental health</li> <li>Extensive clinical experience including both individual and group work</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working in an autism setting</li> <li>Experience working in an inpatient and community setting</li> <li>Experience of Multi- -disciplinary and multiagency working.</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience of liaison with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the Trust.</li> <li>A demonstrable understanding of the Mental Health Act- including a working knowledge of the sections applied in a forensic setting.</li> <li>Understanding and expertise in the principles of risk assessment and risk management</li> <li>Ability to respond efficiently to complex information within tight deadlines and prioritise accordingly.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Good IT skill, Computer literate</li> <li>An ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing</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.

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