Job summary
- 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-E
- 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
- 24/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
MARAC Representative
NHS AfC: Band 6
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
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Job overview
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.
• To complete comprehensive research in preparation for MARAC meetings.
• Complete and contribute to reports for victims and/or perpetrators who are open to mental health services.
AFC 16/11/22 JME-236-22 MARAC Representative Band 6
• Inform mental health colleagues and update systems regarding MARAC processes and risk assessments.
• 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.
• 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.
• To understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children, including the policies and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.
• To escalate to management any cases where there are ongoing safeguarding or risk management concerns.
• 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.
For detailed job description and main responsibilities download the document
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.
Main duties and responsibilities
• To attend regular local MARAC meetings as a Trust representative and feed
into this process. Liaise with multi-agency partners in the MARAC process.
• To complete comprehensive research in preparation for MARAC meetings.
• Complete and contribute to reports for victims and/or perpetrators who are open
to mental health services.
AFC 16/11/22 JME-236-22 MARAC Representative Band 6
• Inform mental health colleagues and update systems regarding MARAC
processes and risk assessments.
• 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.
• 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 selfmanagement. To produce or contribute to clear action plans with outcomes
based on robust assessment.
• To understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children,
including the policies and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children’s
Board.
• To escalate to management any cases where there are ongoing safeguarding
or risk management concerns.
• To ensure any recommendations from Domestic Homicide Reviews are
embedded into service provision.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant professional qualification eg: RGN/RMN/DipSW
- Completion of preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher/ Fieldwork Education qualification
- Evidence of relevant ongoing CPD to post graduate diploma level.
Desirable criteria
- Training in domestic abuse programmes, for example, Freedom.
- Training in brief psychosocial interventions.
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- 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.y
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- 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 selfdevelopment and be willing to undertake regular training.
- Ability to challenge behaviours and influence decision making
Desirable criteria
- Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training
- Skills in the area of audit or research.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
- 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debra Kelleher
- Job title
- System Lead - Living Well Tameside
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 716 4247
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