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

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

We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Act Assistant to support the MHA Administrator in ensuring the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983, which offers a range of secure mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment.

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our state-of-the-art Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) hospital in Coventry.

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 help you thrive.

Your day-to-day...

Scrutinising section papers and checking that relevant paperwork is present and correct – reporting to the MHA Administrator 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 to do so, 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
Covering MHA Administrator in his/her absence
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
Attending Meeting in the absence of the Mental Health Administrator
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) is desirable
Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (CQC) is desirable

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- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Health Cash Plan
Subsidised meals on duty

For further details on all our benefits, please visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/

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