Job summary
Mental Health Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Practitioner working across the community mental health teams (including Living Well) and Safe in Salford Domestic Abuse Service
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the role are:
- Provide mental health input and support information sharing in relation to children and adults at risk within the multi-agency safeguarding partnership.
- Contribute to case discussions at multi-disciplinary panels
- Ensure the needs of people at risk are identified and signposted to the relevant partners.
- Attend MARAC and other multi agency meetings and ensure appropriate introduction to the relevant service,
- Provide consultation and advice to frontline practitioners in domestic abuse services and community mental health services.
- Work across agencies to increase expertise around mental health needs, safeguarding and domestic abuse.
- Deliver training in mental health and domestic abuse to mental health teams and Safe in Salford.
- Scope out the mental health needs and potential effective interventions for survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are 3 Community Mental Health Teams in Salford for younger adults and 1 team for older adults. They are multidisciplinary teams designed to provide care and treatment to people with complex mental health problems under the Care Programme Approach. The CMHTs are integrated teams who carry out some statutory functions delated under a section 75 agreement.
The Living Well Service aims to enable timely access to mental health services when people need it most and provide support for people who might not meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental health services. The team is multiagency and based on a partnership model working with both statutory and non-statutory service. Living Well has co-produced key values and principles that all staff and peers share.
The Safe in Salford Domestic Abuse service works to support adults, children and families affected by domestic abuse through different levels of support (including different services for victims, children, and perpetrators). The Safe in Salford domestic abuse service is a collaborative, multi-agency partnership approach focussed on trauma informed practice and accessible support. CPD opportunities are available and personal interests/skills will be supported to develop and grow.
Experience of supporting adults and children with mental health issues and knowledge of domestic abuse is key to this role. The post holder will need to have experience of triaging and signposting mental health referrals as well as being able to consult with multitude of agencies and professionals. Knowledge of community services and third sector organizations in Salford will be beneficial for this role. Knowledge and experience of managing safeguarding investigations is essential
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are 3 Community Mental Health Teams in Salford for younger adults and 1 team for older adults. They are multidisciplinary teams designed to provide care and treatment to people with complex mental health problems under the Care Programme Approach. The CMHTs are integrated teams who carry out some statutory functions delated under a section 75 agreement.
The Living Well Service aims to enable timely access to mental health services when people need it most and provide support for people who might not meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental health services. The team is multiagency and based on a partnership model working with both statutory and non-statutory service. Living Well has co-produced key values and principles that all staff and peers share.
The Safe in Salford Domestic Abuse service works to support adults, children and families affected by domestic abuse through different levels of support (including different services for victims, children, and perpetrators). The Safe in Salford domestic abuse service is a collaborative, multi-agency partnership approach focussed on trauma informed practice and accessible support. CPD opportunities are available and personal interests/skills will be supported to develop and grow.
Experience of supporting adults and children with mental health issues and knowledge of domestic abuse is key to this role. The post holder will need to have experience of triaging and signposting mental health referrals as well as being able to consult with multitude of agencies and professionals. Knowledge of community services and third sector organizations in Salford will be beneficial for this role. Knowledge and experience of managing safeguarding investigations is essential
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Correct Qualification
- Experience of complex cases
Desirable
- Experience of multi agency working
- Excellent Knowledge of Safe In Salford Partnership
Essential
Essential
Desirable
- Additional Qualifications
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Correct Qualification
- Experience of complex cases
Desirable
- Experience of multi agency working
- Excellent Knowledge of Safe In Salford Partnership
Essential
Essential
Desirable
- Additional Qualifications
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).
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.
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).
