Part-Time Mental Health Act Admin and Hearings Support

Cygnet; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Induction

Coaching and support

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd in Tees Valley is recruiting a Mental Health Act Administrator to support the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 on a 24-hour-per-week basis at Cygnet St Williams. This role helps coordinate hearings, audits and reporting within a 12-bed neuropsychiatric service, delivering precise documentation and timely updates.

You will liaise with hospital managers, external agencies and the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring accurate records and smooth operation amid evolving

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing reports and organising meetings.
• Familiarity with healthcare settings and regulatory requirements.
• GCSE English and Maths at minimum level.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinise section papers and ensure paperwork is complete.
• Maintain diaries and hearing listings.
• Notify parties of deadlines and hearing dates.
• Chase up reports for Tribunal and Managers Hearings.
• Arrange hospital managers' attendance at hearings.
• Assist Tribunal Clerk with room setup and visitor liaison.
• Data input for Mental Health Act spreadsheets.
• Complete Mental Health Act audits using templates.
• Adapt to new protocols for Tribunals and hearings.

Skills

Administration experience

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Healthcare environment

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

HealthJobs Ltd in Tees Valley is recruiting a Mental Health Act Administrator to support the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 on a 24-hour-per-week basis at Cygnet St Williams. This role helps coordinate hearings, audits and reporting within a 12-bed neuropsychiatric service, delivering precise documentation and timely updates.

You will liaise with hospital managers, external agencies and the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring accurate records and smooth operation amid evolving