Mental Health Care Manager - Specialist Older Adults Mental Health Service

Job introduction

An opportunity has arisen for a Care Manager for 30 hours per week within the enhanced duty team of the Specialist Older Mental Health Service (SOAMHS) based at East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre. The post holder will be employed by Brighton and Hove City Council but will be co-located within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) as part of an integrated service. The operating hours of the service are 9-7 Monday to Sunday. There may be a requirement to work out of hours and at weekends on a rota system for which enhancements will be paid.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Kidd on Tel: 07391016163 or email sarah.kidd6@nhs.net

Interview Date: TBC

About the role

The enhanced duty team offer intensive assessment and support to people with mental health needs. It is a multi-disciplinary team and is part of the wider SOAMHS service. There may be an expectation for you to undertake work as part of the SOAMHS team.

We are looking for someone who has high professional standards with an excellent knowledge of current legislation such as the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. You will need to demonstrate knowledge in the areas of strength based practice and social models of support.

As a Care Manager you will support the delivery of statutory duties placed upon us by the Care Act. The main duties of this role will be to undertake assessments, reviews, professional interventions and other duties relating to individuals, families and carers. You will be required to work collaboratively with all partner agencies to improve outcomes and promote wellbeing.

You will receive regular supervision and support and have opportunities for ongoing development and specialist training.

The post holder will be responsible for:

Assessment under the relevant legislation such as the Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act
Providing a specialist view and/or intervention in the assessment and management of risk

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to work successfully alongside multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Have an understanding of the importance of information and advice in supporting people to maintain their own independence and wellbeing

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As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and upload a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

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Company information

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Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.