MARAC Practitioner

To represent PCFT at local borough MARAC meetings, sharing relevant mental health or learning disability information to inform discussions and decision making as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

To attend regular local MARAC meetings as a Trust representative and liaise with multi-agency partners in the MARAC process.

• To complete comprehensive research in preparation for MARAC meetings.
• Complete and contribute to reports for victims and/or perpetrators who are open to mental health services.
• Inform mental health colleagues and update systems regarding MARAC processes and risk assessments.
• To refer victims identified as high risk into the MARAC process and to attend MARAC to advocate on their behalf to ensure their needs and wishes are reflected in action plans.
• To undertake dynamic assessments which explore; family history, family functioning, interpersonal relationships, behaviour management (self and family) barriers to education and work, barriers to independence and self- management. To produce or contribute to clear action plans with outcomes based on robust assessment.
• To understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children, including the policies and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.
• To escalate to management any cases where there are ongoing safeguarding or risk management concerns.
• To ensure any recommendations from Domestic Homicide Reviews are embedded into service provision

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester -Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We are really proud of #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we are a great place to work.

All individuals meeting the person specification criteria are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide a detailed description and main responsibilities of the role