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• To contribute to the development and delivery of Corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service and council objectives.
• To manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision.
• To provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients in the Council’s services.

• To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
• To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
• To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
• To research and analyse the law.
• To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
• To use the case management system and to record the chargeable hours per annum required for the post or such other outcome focused targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal and Governance.
• To provide any performance data required by the Service promptly and accurately.
• To ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
• To support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and delivering the corporate objectives.
• To play a full part in the team to which the post holder is assigned, attending team meetings, briefings etc and working co-operatively with colleagues.
• To participate in client liaison arrangements by providing information or attending meetings as required and to implement any client care procedures.
• To keep up to date with developments in relevant areas of law, legal practice and relevant local authority services and be able to assess the implication of these changes on the council. To take responsibility for self-development.
• To notify the Legal Partners, Head of Service and Director of Legal of any instructions or events that could result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule of propriety or could constitute maladministration.
• To supervise junior staff when required to do so.
• To attend evening meetings as and when required. To attend and represent the Council at external meetings, Council committee meetings and working groups as necessary (which might fall outside of normal office hours), to advise on legal issues, governance and procedure.
• To work collaboratively with clients to ensure a customer focused and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
• To demonstrate and be part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, including the Council’s key priorities and continually modernising programme.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may be reasonably required by the Head of Service.

Opus people solutions on behalf of Walsall Council have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join their team.

Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner
Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week: 37
Hourly rate: 30-40
Remote/Office based: Hybrid-all therapeutic appointments will be face to face

We are looking to recruit therapists to work within our Family Safeguarding Mental Health Team.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for the delivery of psychological and/or systemic interventions with parents and carers within Walsall both on a 1-2-1 basis and within groups.
• Work with adults with significant and complex needs, with specific focus on engaging with parents in relation to their mental health and well-being whilst engaging with the wider social care system involved with the family.
• You will be responsible for clinical provision including assessment, formulation, and time-limited evidence-based interventions within the Family safeguarding mental health team.
• You will be required to identify the most appropriate form of mental health/psychological intervention for individuals to develop bespoke interventions to parents based on parental mental health need, informed by professional knowledge and practice skills relating to therapeutic intervention models (such as trauma informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, functional therapy, systemic family therapy)

Skills:

• 1 year CBT experience
• BACP registered
• UK Driving License
• Experience and qualification in delivering therapeutic interventions across a range of specialism to include but not exclusively trauma informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, functional family therapy, systemic family therapy.

If you thrive to make a difference, have experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.

• Meet the LAA supervisor requirements for the Mental Health legal aid contract.
• Handle a range of mental health casework, including tribunal representation.
• Address issues arising from s.117 aftercare.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Develop and implement compliant processes, procedures, and precedents.
• Self-supervise effectively.

• Experience across a range of mental health casework, including tribunal representation.
• Knowledge of s.117 aftercare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in creating and implementing team-wide processes.
• Ability to self-supervise.

• Knowledge and experience in mental capacity and Court of Protection proceedings, including managing your own caseload.
• Experience supervising other team members.
• Relevant professional contacts and the ability to attract your own cases.
• Ability to write and deliver training on mental health and mental capacity law issues.

Opus people solutions on behalf of Walsall Council have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join their team.

Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner
Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week: 37
Hourly rate: 30-40
Remote/Office based: Hybrid-all therapeutic appointments will be face to face

We are looking to recruit therapists to work within our Family Safeguarding Mental Health Team.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for the delivery of psychological and/or systemic interventions with parents and carers within Walsall both on a 1-2-1 basis and within groups.
• Work with adults with significant and complex needs, with specific focus on engaging with parents in relation to their mental health and well-being whilst engaging with the wider social care system involved with the family.
• You will be responsible for clinical provision including assessment, formulation, and time-limited evidence-based interventions within the Family safeguarding mental health team.
• You will be required to identify the most appropriate form of mental health/psychological intervention for individuals to develop bespoke interventions to parents based on parental mental health need, informed by professional knowledge and practice skills relating to therapeutic intervention models (such as trauma informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, functional therapy, systemic family therapy)

Skills:

• 1 year CBT experience
• BACP registered
• UK Driving License
• Experience and qualification in delivering therapeutic interventions across a range of specialism to include but not exclusively trauma informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, functional family therapy, systemic family therapy.

If you thrive to make a difference, have experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.

Mental Health Nurse

Reference:  RMN/BIRMINGHAM/0

Pay Rate:  £44,103.07 per annum

We're recruiting a Mental Health Nurse on behalf of one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare, in Birmingham!  The service is a purpose-built adult mental health service with capacity for 32 people. The Hospital supports adults of all genders with severe and complex mental health conditions. In this state-of-the-art hospital our client provides high quality intensive treatment, in a clinically safe, caring and secure environment.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• £000 Welcome Bonus
• Paid NMC renewal
• A Learning Hub where you can benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• A Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials
• Monthly, quarterly and annual awards programmes, recognising those going above and beyond in their role
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 fo Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, 00 all other roles, by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of the qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with the group

What you'll be working:

• 37.62 Hrs per week rota basis
• Monday – Sunday long Days/Nights

What you'll be doing as a Mental Health Nurse:

• Ensuring the care, welfare and safety of all patients is maintained at the highest possible standard.
• Creating individualised care plans for patients.
• Updating care plans daily.
• Safely administering and recording of medication.
• Liaising effectively with external suppliers and health care providers.
• Monitoring and developing performance of support workers
• Use a person-centred approach to ensure every individual’s needs are understood and met with the greatest privacy, dignity, and respect.
• Acting as Primary Nurse, taking overall responsibility for the nursing residents receive, through nursing assessments and care planning.
• Contributing towards MDT working, risk assessment management and on-going clinical improvement
• Providing written nursing reports for a range of statutory and clinical review processes

What you'll have:

• A current NMC Pin registration  
• A legal right to work in the UK

Our client wants to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, they are a Disability Confident committed employer.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply to be a Mental Health Nurse in Birmingham today!

Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurse

Tyne and Wear & Surrounding Areas | Flexible Shifts | PMVA Training Essential
Join Muve Homecare – Supporting Lives with Compassion and Purpose

At Muve Homecare, we go beyond care — we build trust, promote dignity, and foster genuine human connection. Our nurse-led, person-centred approach helps individuals with mental health conditions and learning disabilities live more independently and with greater stability in their own homes.

We’re now seeking Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) and Registered Learning Disability Nurses (RNLDs) in Tyne and Wear and surrounding areas who are passionate about making a meaningful difference. If you're clinically experienced, compassionate, and committed to trauma-informed care, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a Nurse with Muve Homecare, you’ll play a vital clinical role in supporting clients with a wide range of needs, including autism, schizophrenia, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, and behaviours that challenge. Your responsibilities will include:

• p>Leading and overseeing care plans and risk assessments tailored to each client

• Administering medication and monitoring mental health and physical wellbeing

• Supporting emotional regulation using trauma-informed and evidence-based practices

• Implementing PMVA techniques where required to manage risk and maintain safety

• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and other agencies

• Advocating for clients' rights and choices, and ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for qualified nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality care in community settings. You should have:

• Experience in mental health or learning disability nursing (community, supported living, or forensic/secure units)

• A calm, confident approach to managing challenging situations

• A commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred care

• Experience working as part of multi-agency teams

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills

What You’ll Need

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Registered Nurse qualification (RMN or RNLD) and valid NMC pin

• PMVA training (or equivalent) – essential

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• Minimum 1 year’s post-registration experience

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• Right to work in the UK

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred but not essential

• Compassion, resilience, and a proactive mindset

What We Offer

At Muve Homecare, we’re proud to support the people who support others. You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience

• Clinical supervision and ongoing CPD opportunities

• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle

• A supportive, inclusive and nurse-led team culture

• Access to mental health and wellbeing support

• The chance to truly make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals

Ready to join a team where your skills and compassion make an impact every day?
Apply now to be part of Muve Homecare’s growing team of dedicated professionals.

• Excellent salary of up to 48,048 p/a DOE
• Paid breaks
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Tailored clinical induction
• Excellent routes for progression into management roles
• Salary sacrifice scheme

• Assess and develop person-centred care plans
• Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the medical and clinical support they require
• Provide therapeutic interventions and effectively manage crises
• Build good relationships with residents and their families

• Excellent salary of up to 48,048 p/a DOE
• Paid breaks
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Tailored clinical induction
• Excellent routes for progression into management roles
• Salary sacrifice scheme

• Assess and develop person-centred care plans
• Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the medical and clinical support they require
• Provide therapeutic interventions and effectively manage crises
• Build good relationships with residents and their families

Due to growth, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Mental Health Solicitor to join our client's longstanding and successful law firm. Our client specialises in ensuring mental health patients and their families and carers are given the care and treatment they deserve.

You would be joining a friendly and supportive team as a panel member in the mental health department. As a panel member, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of mental health files, representing clients in Tribunal and Hospital Manager's hearings, and attending CPA and s117 meetings.

We seek someone who has a keen commitment to representation of vulnerable individuals, has excellent communications skills, is adaptable and has an enthusiasm to help grow and develop a thriving and fast paced department. Experience of managing your own case load is required.

We have a strong team working ethos and you will receive support from a confident and knowledgeable administration team including secretarial, paralegal and billing support.

Your role:

• Managing a caseload of mental health files, ensuring timely and effective representation of clients
• Represent clients in Tribunal and Hospital Manager's hearings, advocating for their rights and interests
• Attend CPA and s117 meetings, working collaboratively with other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients
• Meet fee-earning targets and maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) compliance

The person:

• Panel Accredited is essential, so the candidate must hold a current Practicing Certificate and be a member of the Law Society Mental Health Accreditation scheme
• Driving licence is also essential
• Knowledge and experience of legal aid regulations
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and other professionals
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality client service
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a caseload effectively
• Able to generate business for the department
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in the field of mental health

Benefits

• Annual bonuses
• Parking
• Career opportunities

Salary negotiable and will be based on experience and PQE.

Please apply or call Sharon Tanner on (phone number removed) if you would like further information