Mental Health Review and Commissioning Officer

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Review Officer to join their Adult Community Mental Health Team. This permanent role offers an opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, focusing on the commissioning and review of care packages for individuals with mental health needs. The ideal candidate will possess a professional qualification in social work and demonstrate a commitment to high professional standards. With regular supervision and peer support, this position is perfect for those looking to enhance their skills and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Regular peer support groups

Mindfulness activities

Reflective practice groups

Qualifications

• Professional qualification and registration with Social Work England required.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support care coordinators with commissioning and review processes.
• Conduct assessments and support planning in line with the Care Act.

Skills

Mental Health Expertise

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

DipSW

BA in Social Work

MA in Social Work

Job description

Job summary

A permanent vacancy has arisen for a Review Officer, to be based at Ramsgate House Adult Community Mental Health Team.

We are looking for an experienced mental health professional who has high professional standards and the ability to work well with colleagues in a multi disciplinary setting.

A professional qualification and registration is required.

The post is permanent, Monday to Friday.

This position is open to qualified social workers, you will be supported by our CMHT team to develop your skills and experience within the field of mental health review and commissioning.

You will be offered regular line management and clinical supervision along with peer supervision for the review officer role from the senior practitioner

Staff well being is important at Ramsgate House and we offer regular peer support groups, reflective practice groups, mindfulness and other team activities.

Main duties of the job

Supporting care coordinators with commissioning and review process

Working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (1983).

Assessment, support planning, reviews and within the meaning of the Care Act 2014. Supporting reviews of those care packages for service users without a care coordinator

Multidisciplinary working.

Demonstrating anti discriminatory practice and promoting the rights of vulnerable adults.

Demonstrating excellent organisation and communication skills.

Demonstrating an ability to collate information and write reports

About us

We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer National Joint Council Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales. We have adopted the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment which is used for recognising continuous service regarding annual leave, sickness, and maternity for moves within Greater Manchester. In addition, we also recognise previous, continuous, national local government service regarding annual leave.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,124 to £45,718 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-SW029-25-A

Job locations

Ramsgate House CMHT

43 Ramsgate Street

Salford

M7 2YL

Job description Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Relevant Professional Qualifications DipSW, BA, MA
• Registered with Social Work England
• Prior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health issues.

Desirable

• You have additional qualifications; Post Qualifying courses such as best interests assessor or relevant other continued professional development

Experience Essential

• Prior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health issues.
• An understanding of the principles and values underlying the Care Act 2014; Health and Social Care Act 2012; Mental Health Act (1983, as amended) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other legislation as they relate to this client group.
• Evidence your ability to develop effective working relationships with service users and their carer's and show evidence of good assessment practice.

Desirable

• Prior experience working as a care coordinator in community mental health services.
• Experience of acting as Enquiry Lead and undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries in line with s.42 Care Act.
• Previous experience commissioning packages of care in line with the Care Act 2014.

Knowledge and skills Essential

• Up to date knowledge of mental health, mental capacity and human rights legislation including current case law.
• You must clearly evidence an understanding of the integration agenda; the enablement model of health and social care; what is personalisation and how do you ensure your work is person centred including knowledge of Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Knowledge of relevant welfare rights legislation.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Sensitivity and perception in the assessment of vulnerable service users and their families with complex needs, using the assessment and safeguarding frameworks.
• Ability to develop written reports, including those needed under legal requirements.
• Ability to work with adults to promote their independence and well-being.

Desirable

• Understanding and ability to interpret relevant legislation.

Additional Skills Essential

• Able to work in a flexible manner whilst managing own time and work load.
• Commitment to training, service, and continuous professional development.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Relevant Professional Qualifications DipSW, BA, MA
• Registered with Social Work England
• Prior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health issues.

Desirable

• You have additional qualifications; Post Qualifying courses such as best interests assessor or relevant other continued professional development

Experience Essential

• Prior experience working with individuals presenting with mental health issues.
• An understanding of the principles and values underlying the Care Act 2014; Health and Social Care Act 2012; Mental Health Act (1983, as amended) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other legislation as they relate to this client group.
• Evidence your ability to develop effective working relationships with service users and their carer's and show evidence of good assessment practice.

Desirable

• Prior experience working as a care coordinator in community mental health services.
• Experience of acting as Enquiry Lead and undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries in line with s.42 Care Act.
• Previous experience commissioning packages of care in line with the Care Act 2014.

Knowledge and skills Essential

• Up to date knowledge of mental health, mental capacity and human rights legislation including current case law.
• You must clearly evidence an understanding of the integration agenda; the enablement model of health and social care; what is personalisation and how do you ensure your work is person centred including knowledge of Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Knowledge of relevant welfare rights legislation.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Sensitivity and perception in the assessment of vulnerable service users and their families with complex needs, using the assessment and safeguarding frameworks.
• Ability to develop written reports, including those needed under legal requirements.
• Ability to work with adults to promote their independence and well-being.

Desirable

• Understanding and ability to interpret relevant legislation.

Additional Skills Essential

• Able to work in a flexible manner whilst managing own time and work load.
• Commitment to training, service, and continuous professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ramsgate House CMHT

43 Ramsgate Street

Salford

M7 2YL

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ramsgate House CMHT

43 Ramsgate Street

Salford

M7 2YL

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)