Mental Health Act Administrator - #1659298

Cygnet Group is currently recruiting a Mental Health Act Administrator to join our team and ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet Cedars and Cygnet Elms. You will work 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm), 3 days per week at Cygnet Cedars (24 hours), and 2 days per week at Cygnet Elms (16 hours).

Cygnet Cedars (B9 5LY) is a 24-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible.

Cygnet Elms (B23 7BD) is a high dependency complex care service for 10 women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. We support individuals who are stepping down from a more secure setting as part of their care pathway. We work with them and provide personalised care to help them develop the necessary skills to leave our rehabilitation service and move towards a less restrictive setting in the community.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

• Scrutinising section papers and checking that relevant paperwork is present and compliant with legal frameworks reporting to the MHAA Lead any areas which fail scrutiny.


• Ensuring that databases and spreadsheets are updated with expiry dates and 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 dates within Cygnet Databases.


• 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.


• Taking minutes of meetings where required.


• Liaise with external Agencies & the Multi-disciplinary Team within the Hospital setting.

• Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings, liaising with customers/clients in a healthcare setting.


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Teams.


• 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.


• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 2007).


• Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (CQC).


• Experience in taking minutes during meetings.


• Willing to work within a mental health environment.

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

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.