Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our committed Safeguarding & Public Protection team (part time - 18.75 hours) to support and promote the Safeguarding agenda, Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to deliver an effective and efficient service, developing and ensuring robust processes that meet the needs of the organisation and our partner organisations.
The post holder may also have responsibility for the management of administration staff within that team.
The post holder will appropriately review the delivery of high quality administrative processes and service.
To be aware of and involved in developments within the organisation that impacts on the service.
To promote a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities and interact compassionately with service users and carers at all times.
To always promote a positive image of the service and the wider Trust
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and/or implementing and maintaining systems and processes within an administration team.
- Leading, supervising and training staff on administrative processes in a positive manner to facilitate delivery of an effective service.
- Adaptable approach to communication, professional with all staff, carers and service users.
- Participation in service and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Diploma/Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management OR equivalent (i.e. NVQ in Business Administration / RSA Level 3) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience.
- IT Qualification (i.e. ECDL Qualification, RSA, NVQ in Business Administration) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience.
- Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above) / New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9).
Skills
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an administrative environment including digital audio typing, Microsoft Office applications, diary management, filing systems, collating and presenting information.
- Advanced typing skills and inputting data accurately and efficiency.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and/or implementing and maintaining systems and processes within an administration team.
- Leading, supervising and training staff on administrative processes in a positive manner to facilitate delivery of an effective service.
- Adaptable approach to communication, professional with all staff, carers and service users.
- Participation in service and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Diploma/Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management OR equivalent (i.e. NVQ in Business Administration / RSA Level 3) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience.
- IT Qualification (i.e. ECDL Qualification, RSA, NVQ in Business Administration) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience.
- Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above) / New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9).
Skills
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an administrative environment including digital audio typing, Microsoft Office applications, diary management, filing systems, collating and presenting information.
- Advanced typing skills and inputting data accurately and efficiency.
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.
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).
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Flatts Lane Centre, Huntington House, Lanchester Road Hospital (negotiable)
Middlesbrough
TS6 0SZ
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
