Mental Health Act Administrator

Cygnet Group; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and induction

Employee discounts

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Health toolkit and wellness

Health cash plan

Subsidised meals on duty

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a part-time Mental Health Act Administrator to support the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet St Williams. The role involves complex administrative duties across hearings, audits, and liaison with hospital teams.

The successful candidate will have healthcare administration experience, strong MS Office skills, and knowledge of MHA 1983. DBS check is required, with a salary of £29,110 per annum pro rata appropriate to 24 hours per week, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Admin experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• GCSE English and Maths are required.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) is preferred.
• Experience preparing reports and liaising with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinise section papers and ensure paperwork is complete and amend as needed.
• Maintain diaries and spreadsheets with hearings listings.
• Notify all parties about report deadlines and hearing dates.
• Chase up reports for Tribunal and Managers Hearings.
• Coordinate with Hospital Managers for their attendance at hearings.
• Assist Tribunal Clerk with room setup, paperwork, and visitor liaison.
• Data input of sections within Mental Health Act spreadsheets.
• Complete Mental Health Act audits using the corporate template.
• Adapt to new protocols for Tribunals and Managers Hearings in response to COVID-19.
• Liaise with external agencies and the MDT within the hospital.

Skills

Admin experience

MS Office

Organisational skills

Healthcare environment

MHA 1983 knowledge

Compliance / auditing

GCSE English & Maths

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Job description

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 currently recruiting for a Mental Health Act Administrator who will be working 24 hours a week, to support the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 atCygnet St Williams.

This is a 12 bed Neuropsychiatric service offering care and treatment to those affected by acquired brain injuries. It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntington’s Disease, a caring and longer term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

In this roleyou’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us,you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to helpyouthrive.

Your day-to-day…

• Scrutinising section papers and checking that relevant paperwork is present and correct –reporting any areas which require amendment
• Ensuring that diaries and spreadsheets are updated with listings of hearings
• Notifying all parties concerned regarding report deadlines and dates of hearings
• Chasing up reports for all Tribunal and Managers Hearings
• Contacting Hospital Managers and arranging their attendance at Hearings
• Assist the Tribunal Clerk when required todoso, ensuring that the room is set up, paperwork available and collecting visitors from reception and to liaise with the Tribunal panel in the absence of the Clerk
• Data input of Section within the Mental health Act spreadsheet
• Complete Mental Health Act Audits using Corporate Template for All Wards.
• Adapt to changes in organising new protocols for Tribunals and Managers Hearing in response to COVID – 19
• Liaise with external Agencies & the Multi-disciplinary Team within the Hospital setting

We are looking for people who have

• Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings, liaising with customers/clients
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with qualifications in English and Maths
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Experience of working in a Healthcare environment alongside medical practitioners is desirable
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983)
• Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (CQC)

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

• Full training and Induction
• Regular coaching and support
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providingyouwith Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised meals on duty
• Annual salary £29,110.00 per annum (pro rata £16,633.45 )

Pleasenote: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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