Main area OP Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (To discuss at interview) Job ref 311-T464-24-F
Employer Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Trust Headquarters Town Ashton under Lyne Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/01/2025 23:59
MARAC Representative
NHS AfC: Band 6
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
To act as PCFT representative at local Tameside borough MARAC meetings, sharing relevant mental health or learning disability information to inform discussions and decision making.
Main duties of the job
To attend regular local MARAC meetings as a Trust representative and feed into this process. Liaise with multi-agency partners in the MARAC process.
1. To complete comprehensive research in preparation for MARAC meetings.
2. Complete and contribute to reports for victims and/or perpetrators who are open to mental health services.
3. Inform mental health colleagues and update systems regarding MARAC processes and risk assessments.
4. To refer victims identified as high risk into the MARAC process and to attend MARAC to advocate on their behalf to ensure their needs and wishes are reflected in action plans.
5. To undertake dynamic assessments which explore; family history, family functioning, interpersonal relationships, behaviour management (self and family), barriers to education and work, barriers to independence and self-management. To produce or contribute to clear action plans with outcomes based on robust assessment.
6. To understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children, including the policies and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.
7. To escalate to management any cases where there are ongoing safeguarding or risk management concerns.
8. To ensure any recommendations from Domestic Homicide Reviews are embedded into service provision.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We are really proud of #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we are a great place to work.
All individuals meeting the person specification criteria are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To act as PCFT representative at local borough MARAC meetings, sharing relevant mental health or learning disability information to inform discussions and decision making. MARAC is a meeting where information is shared on the highest risk domestic abuse cases between representatives of local police, health child protection, housing practitioner, Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs), probation and other specialists from the statutory and voluntary sectors.
To feedback outcomes into the Trust’s care planning, risk assessment and safeguarding arenas. To act as a representative to ensure that the voice of the child and vulnerable adults is heard where domestic violence is a factor in their household.
To provide specialist advice, guidance and training to staff of all disciplines within PCFT. To provide specialist mental health subject knowledge to MARAC partner agencies to support understanding around mental health concerns/processes/appropriate access to services.
To promote and work to the aims and objectives of the Domestic Violence and abuse Policy.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
* Completion of preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher/ Fieldwork Education qualification
* Evidence of relevant ongoing CPD to post graduate diploma level.
* Training in domestic abuse programmes, for example, Freedom.
* Training in brief psychosocial interventions.
Experience
* Previous experience of working directly with and supporting victims and perpetrators.
* Experience of working in a multiagency role and/or environment.
* Experience of working independently and as part of a team.
* Experience of challenging individuals from an empathic and motivated approach to produce positive outcomes.
* Experience of giving advice and guidance to others, including staff in own organisation and other agencies.
* Experience of supporting/working with at least two of the following: victims of domestic abuse, those going through the Criminal and/or Civil Justice System, victims of Force Marriage / Honour Based Violence / vulnerable people.
* Experience of working within the domestic violence arena.
* Experience of working with households who find services difficult to access or are service reliant.
* Primary Care mental health work experience.
* Experience of working with a psychological model of care.
* Experience of Triaging Referrals.
Knowledge
* Theoretical and practical knowledge & understanding of Domestic Violence legislation, guidelines & policies.
* Understanding of child protection issues and legal responsibilities.
* Knowledge of impact of Domestic abuse on victims and children.
* Understanding of equal opportunities issues and a commitment to the Trust’s equal opportunities policy.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with people from a range of backgrounds.
* Ability to manage your own workload and to use initiative.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Ability to manage crisis situations.
* Ability to work in a pro-active yet empathetic way.
* Ability to work effectively with partner agencies and their officers at a range of levels.
* Ability to use IT systems and Microsoft packages including Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word.
* Must possess a commitment to self-development and be willing to undertake regular training.
* Ability to challenge behaviours and influence decision making.
* Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training.
* Skills in the area of audit or research.
Work Related Circumstances
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.
What happens after your application has been received?
You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.
What happens if I am offered the position after interview?
The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email.
What pre-employment checks will I need to complete?
By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards. The checks are:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks.
If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with government guidance. If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn.
What happens when pre-employment checks are complete?
Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
Other important information
* We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring.
* If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post.
* If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application.
* Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges.
* We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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