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Head of care

Position Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

February 27, 2026

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Care to lead and supervise our residential care provision. This is a pivotal leadership role, ensuring that our care teams work collaboratively with education and therapy teams to provide an integrated, holistic approach to supporting children and young people. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will shape the strategic direction of care provision and ensure compliance with all statutory duties, safeguarding, and child protection requirements

SUTTON COLDFIELD
BAPTIST CHURCH

Associate Minister
Pastoral Care & Teaching

In partnership with

FA LC O N L O DG E

CHAPEL

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In  2022  Sutton  Coldfield  Baptist  Church  was  approached  by
members of a local fellowship, Falcon Lodge Chapel, to provide
leadership  support  and  vision
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organisations entered into a Covenant Partnership in 2023 which
has now led us to jointly seek an Associate Minister to serve both
organisations.

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and  supervision  of  Sutton  Coldfield  Baptist  Church  and
seconded for part of their working hours to Falcon Lodge Chapel to give a lead in their ministry
through teaching, pastoral work, and ministry to families.

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In  addition  to  participating  in  the  leadership  of  Falcon  Lodge  Chapel,  this  role  involves
participation in the pastoral care and teaching of Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church.

Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church is a largish church by UK standards, with around 500 active
adults attending. Located approximately 6 miles north of Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield is a busy
suburb  with  a  variety  of  housing  and  a  number  of  very  good  schools.  The  town  features  a
significant concentration of retail and local business, one of the largest urban parks in the United
Kingdom, and easy transport links into Birmingham City Centre.

Falcon Lodge Chapel is located approximately 2 miles from Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church.
The chapel is from an open brethren background with about 30 regular attendees. Since 2023 I
with another member of staff, Georgina, have been a part of the chapels leadership preparing
the ground for this next appointment. Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church have resourced the chapel
with  preachers,  practical  help,  and  advice.  We  have  seen  a  gradual  increase  in  Sunday
attendance and aspire to reach out to younger generations, especially families. The chapel is
situated  on  the  edge  of  a  council  estate  which  it  has  traditionally  served  and  is  entering  an
exciting  season  with  planning  for  a  significant  private  housing  development  of  over  5000
properties within close proximity. The person appointed will be expected to recognise and realise
the potential this will bring.

As  churches  we  value  our  breadth  of  Christian  perspectives  within  the  Evangelical  and
Charismatic  labels.  We  are  united  around  our  individual  missions  and  purposes,  and  united
around our mutual relationship.

At  Sutton  Coldfield  Baptist  Church  we  employ  a  staff  team  (see  our  website  for  details);  the
person appointed will be expected meet the person specification and collaborate and work well
with the team. We expect all staff to agree with the Ethos Statement which can be found in this
pack.

Our experience is that it’s important to find someone whose gifting and calling aligns to the role.
When we are called to a role there is fulfilment and a love that carries us through the inevitable
challenges of Christian work.

In this pack we’ve put together everything we think you’ll want to know about the role. Should
you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

As you read through this information it is our prayer that God will inspire, guide and lead you.
Should you wish to apply, we would be grateful if you could provide your ministerial profile and
what interests you about this role via email to Mark Steel (mark@scbc.org.uk).

We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours in Christ

Donald Campbell
Team Leader

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Job Title
Associate Minister

Responsible to
Team Leader, Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church

Salary Range
£34,718.32 per annum
Salary listed is based on 40 hours per week for a candidate meeting the full person specification.

Holidays
5 weeks per annum plus public holidays.

Pension
Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church will make a pension contribution of 10% of your
annual salary to the group pension scheme.

Hours
Up to 40 hours per week including Sundays, evenings and occasional Saturdays.
The weekly hours for this role are negotiable between 20 and 40 to suit the applicant

Relocation
A relocation package is available for this role.

Manse
A manse is not provided for this role.

Contract
The contract will be permanent, and a probationary period of 6 months will be
applicable.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment
process by contacting Mark Steel mark@scbc.org.uk or 0121 355 5088.

There is an Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equality Acts 2010 for the post-holder to be a Christian
who shares Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church...

SUTTON COLDFIELD
BAPTIST CHURCH

Associate Minister
Appendix 1 - Person Specification

In partnership with

FA LC O N L O DG E

CHAPEL

Understanding and sharing in the vision and principles of
Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church & Falcon Lodge Chapel

•  Shares the values and belief of the churches such that they are able to articulate and

model them clearly.

•  Ensures that all activities are conducted in a way that is consistent with the vision of the

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churches.
Lives a life consistent with the agreed leader’s values of Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church
(available during the interview process).

Identifies with a broad evangelical, charismatic theological viewpoint.

•  Baptised as a believer.
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•  Understands, focuses and delivers on church objectives.
•  Regular attendance at and in good standing with the leadership of the locally attended

church.

•  Signs up to, and continues to accept, the Baptist Union of Great Britain Declaration of
Principle (a copy is included in this pack) and Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church’s Ethos
Statement (a copy is included in this pack).

Competence in Church leadership

Is able to command respect and trust from a wide range of the Christian community.

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•  Able to initiate and plan projects, communicate well, and delegate.
•  Has the ability to envision, encourage, enable, equip, disciple, and teach.
•  An approachable, sensitive, caring, confidential and gracious manner.
•  Can complete general leadership tasks including strategic thinking, project initiation,

planning, communication, delegation, supervision, and conflict management.

•  Understands and respects confidentiality.
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Is able to manage and handle conflict well through maintaining unity, reconciliation, and
shared outcomes.

Experience and competence in pastoral care

•  Has a natural gifting in and current experience in teaching and pastoral care.
•  Creates empathy with individuals, demonstrates compassion and patience with good

listening skills.

•  Understands the principles of Christian pastoral care, particularly in reference to crisis care,

bereavement, trauma, conflict, and anxiety.

•  Understands and can support adults with mental ill health.
•  Willing and able to undertake pastoral visits to people in their homes and within the

community.

•  Values and understands the different counselling approaches and is able to select the

appropriate response (i.e. not rigidly practising any one particular technique or method of
pastoral care).

•  Has or gains knowledge of other care and support agencies and networks that can be

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Is able to offer care and support to those with differing lifestyle choices or beliefs without
judgement or discrimination.

•  Able to handle other people’s suffering without fear or undue anxiety.

The ability to teach and train

•  Understands and can explain the core Christian beliefs.
•  Has a good knowledge of the Bible, its content, context and application and can interpret,
explain and apply it in different contexts (such as small groups, Sunday services, pastoral
situations).

•  Able to differentiate between essential and secondary issues in Christian doctrine.
•  Has undertaken or is willing to undertake verifiable theological study, demonstrating the
ability to study, understand biblical and theological issues and differentiate between
biblically orthodox and unorthodox ideas.
Is able to communicate well to groups; holds attention and speaks relevantly.

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•  Organises time productively to meet day-to-day schedules and tasks, proactively delivers

on time.

•  Works precisely and accurately - ensures details are not overlooked.
•  Deals with crises calmly and efficiently with a capability to think on feet.
•  Actively identifies and pursues new opportunities.
•  Develops strategic plans to implement longer-term goals.
•  An ability to spot problems and implement solutions.

The ability to serve others and work well in a team

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Is approachable and supportive; displays courtesy and tact with colleagues, volunteers,
attendees and visitors.

•  Ensures needs are met promptly, pro-actively anticipates others’ requirements.
•  When needed, adapts the way a job is performed to the circumstances and needs of the

church.

•  Seeks out better ways of doing things - recommends improvements in team operations

and contributes to problem resolution.

•  Acknowledges concerns of others and seeks to provide solutions by negotiating the best

working compromises.

•  Seeks and accepts constructive feedback from colleagues. Learns from mistakes and

reflects on own performance, identifies opportunities to improve and actions.

•  Willingly shares knowledge within the team, listens to the views of others.
•  Demonstrates willingness to work with others to achieve own priorities.
•  Willingness to serve with and for both women and men in leadership.

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Job Description

Pay: £12.60 – £13.25 per hour

Job description:

Are you kind, caring, and hardworking? We’re looking for dedicated Care Workers to join our team in Nairn! Whether you’re seeking full-time, part-time, or relief work, we have a role for you.

About us:

At Gateway, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care to individuals living in their own homes. Our mission is to support people to live independently, safely, and with dignity – helping them maintain independence in their daily lives while remaining connected to their communities. We believe that every action, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference. We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable carers to join our Care at

Home team, supporting individuals in the community to live

safely and comfortably in their own homes. Let us improve your work/life balance with various shifts to suit most. Let us help you back into the world of work with our fully paid training. Let us ease your worries of job uncertainty, with guaranteed hours.

What We Offer:

• Full-time, part-time, and relief positions available
• Structured shift patterns including mornings and evenings
• Competitive pay: £12.60-£13.25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Paid travel time between service users when driving
• Fully funded SVQ2 in Health & Social Care
• PVG membership paid
• Access to benefits including Blue Light Card, charity worker discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
• Workplace pension
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Paid per shift not per visiting hours worked

About You:

• You are caring, dependable, and want to make a difference in people’s lives
• A driving licence is desirable but not essential
• SVQ2 in Health & Social Care is advantageous, but training and support are provided
• You are willing to work towards a qualification in care, supported by

Gateway

• Flexibility to work morning or late shifts is essential
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Gateway does not support Visa sponsorship

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team – we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, please visit our website and apply today! www.homelesstrust.org.uk or contact our office on 01463 718693 for application pack.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Relief

Physical Setting:

• Homecare Shift Pattern: Day shift starting at 7am
• Evening shift until 1Opm
• Language: Fluent English (required)
• Licence/Certification: UK Driving Licence (preferred)
• Registration with SSSC

Work Location: In person

Senior Care Worker

Full time | Castlewood

We are currently recruiting for Senior Carers for Castlewood care Home,which is a brand new, state-of-the-art care home in Clitheroe. 

Castlewood Care Home is a brand new, state-of-the-art residential care home for the elderly, in the heart of Clitheroe. Wight Care is part of the well-established Eric Wright Group, Castlewood has been designed to offer more than just care, we offer community, dignity, and purpose. With modern facilities including a dedicated gym, beautiful living spaces, and personalised care plans, Castlewood is where older people can truly thrive.

 At Castlewood, we deliver person-centred care that celebrates individuality. Every resident’s story, preferences, and goals shape the care they receive. Whether it’s a morning workout in the gym, a favourite home-cooked meal, or a quiet moment of connection, we’re here to make life meaningful.

 We’re looking for Senior Carers who are:

• Kind, empathetic, compassionate.

• Patient.

• Vigilant, noticing subtle changes in health, mood, or behaviour.

• Problem solvers able to navigate health concerns, mobility issues, or communication barriers
• Great communicators.
• Have experience leading small teams, medication administration and care planning oversight,
• Culturally sensitive, respecting generational values, differences and preferences.
• Organised with high standards.
• Safety conscious.
• A team player, working together with others to always ensure the best possible care for residents.

What You’ll Bring:

• A genuine passion for elderly care and person-centred support
• A team-focused mindset and a commitment to excellence
• Experience in your role is valued, but heart and dedication are essential

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• A modern, inspiring work environment
• Opportunities for training and real career progression
• The chance to be part of a pioneering care home from day one
• Opportunities to make a real difference to someone’s life

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you believe older people deserve vibrant, respectful, and personalised care — Castlewood is the place for you.

Our values guide everything we do:Compassion • Dignity • Community • Trust • Excellence

Castlewood Care Home is part of the Eric Wright Group. We have a fantastic history, from our beginnings in construction to an award-winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our chairman’s founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. As a Group, we own a diverse Commercial Investment Property Portfolio in the Northwest of England. This portfolio plays a pivotal role in the operation of our Trading Businesses as well as supporting the Groups Charitable activities through the Eric Wright Charitable Trust. 

Our ethos

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.

Department:
Wrightcare

Hours:
36 hours...

Current Vacancies

Current Vacancies

Current Vacancies

• Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL1 2UF
• £16.22 - £16.22 Per Hour
• Permanent * Part time
• Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2026
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If you have care experience and you are looking for your next challenge where you can utilise your leadership skills, then look no further!

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Care Manager to join us on a 9 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave at our St Oswalds Retirement Village in Gloucester. You will receive a competitive hourly rate of £16.22 plus an excellent benefits package which includes:

• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Attendance Reward
• Free Life Insurance
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Free Use of Onsite Gym

Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise.

• Role: Assistant Care Manager
• Hours: 30 hours per week (shift pattern - includes alternate weekends)
• Contract: 9 month Fixed Term Contract until September 2026
• Salary: £16.22 per hour (£25,371pa pro-rata FTE 31,714)
• Location: St Oswald's Retirement Village, Gloucester, GL1 2UF

What will you do as our Assistant Care Manager?

• Manage a team of Care Assistants and ensure correct procedures are followed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain individual care and support plans.
• Provide residents and relatives with an effective communication network.
• Ensure residents are encouraged to reach their optimum level of independence.
• Ensure all administrative systems are implemented effectively.

Our ideal Assistant Care Manager will have:

• An NVQ / QCF Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or will be happy to work towards this qualification)
• Experience in managing a team within a similar environment.
• Exceptional communication skills

This role would ideally suit an experienced Care Supervisor, Care Co-ordinator, Care Manager, Care Team Leader, or ExtraCare Housing Manager looking for a new challenge.

We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of others as our Assistant Care Manager.

• Closing Date: Ongoing until filled
• Interviews: Throughout February 2026
  Interviews will be held throughout the process so apply early to avoid disappointment!

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this job advertisement early. 

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Consultant: Qualitative Deep Dive Study: Homa Bay/Migori Project in Kenya

We are seeking a consultant to help Hand in Hand conduct a qualitative deep dive study with participants of one of our projects in Migori and Homa Bay counties, Kenya. This study will seek to answer a set of research questions (see below), with Hand in Hand participants, related to the application of Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture (CERA) techniques, their experience of the programme and the outcomes of the programme, with particular focus on income and other external factors affecting the performance of on-farm and off-farm enterprises.
The person/firm we’re looking for will be experienced working with communities in Kenya as part of research or evaluation studies, skilled in rapid qualitative assessment, sampling, data collection and analysis and with experience of women’s economic empowerment or livelihood programming in international development. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Consultant: Qualitative Deep Dive Study: Homa Bay/Migori Project in Kenya

Remote + Homa Bay (Kenya)

Consultant: Qualitative Deep Dive Study: Homa Bay/Migori Project in Kenya

To be agreed

Fixed term, Delivery 30 March

ASAP

Animal Care and Welfare Manager (Two Specialized Positions)

Job details

Location

Dak Lak, Vietnam

Hours of work

Full-Time

Contract

Permanent

The Role

Animals Asia is seeking two dedicated Animal Care and Welfare Managers to be based in Dak Lak, Vietnam. These pivotal roles are responsible for providing oversight and technical support to our animal care teams across all of Animals Asia’s Vietnam projects.

While both managers will support our overall mission, each position has a distinct primary focus.

• Animal Care and Welfare Manager – Government Rescue Centres Focus
  This role concentrates on advising and supporting our partners at government run facilities. This role requires a professional who excels at building capacity, managing stakeholder relationships, and providing technical guidance in a resource constrained environment with varying protocols. Success in this role hinges on strong collaboration and expectation management.
• Animal Care and Welfare Manager – Elephants Focus
  This role concentrates on providing direct technical support and oversight to the care team for our elephant project, where elephants are primarily managed in a free contact setting within a national park. This role requires deep expertise in elephant management to ensure the highest standards of welfare are met.

Shared Key Responsibilities

Both Managers report to the Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Services Director, and work closely with the Sanctuary Managers, and the Captive Wildlife Manager to:

• Proactively develop the professional skills and technical expertise of the animal care team, with a focus on building capacity within the Vietnamese team.
• Keep abreast of industry best practices in behavioural husbandry and implement new protocols where feasible.
• Provide feedback and advice on all protocol updates related to behavioural husbandry, animal care, and welfare.
• Contribute to the departmental strategic plan, work plans, and key performance indicators.
• Provide technical sign-off on behavioural husbandry content for press releases, reports, and other materials, and represent the department in media as requested.
• Collaborates with the Captive Wildlife Manager in interviewing, training, and performance management of animal care staff.

Role-Specific Key Responsibilities

Government Rescue Centres Focus

• Supports and develops Animals Asia’s staff within Government Rescue Centres to meet strategic objectives, fostering effective partnerships and building capacity through technical guidance and training.
• Provides technical support to the Government Rescue Centres, and works closely with the Animals Asia Captive Wildlife staff to ensure recommendations align with Animals Asia welfare standards.

Elephants Focus

• Provides technical support and oversight of animal care operations for the elephant project’s animal care staff, ensuring welfare standards are maintained.
• Provides technical support through in-person visits to analyse and assess elephant care and welfare, alongside review of reports and records.

Requirements

Skills/Abilities

• Strong people management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire staff.
• Proven experience in staff training and development.
• Experience in strategic planning.

Knowledge

• Technical expertise in behavioural husbandry, animal welfare, animal training, and cooperative care.
• Experience in developing Standard Operating Procedures and implementing changes to improve team efficacy.
• For Elephant Focus: Experienced in all aspects of elephant management (preferably captive Asian elephants) including foot healthcare, training, and behaviour, in both protected and free contact.

Experience

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in husbandry/behavioural management in a captive wild animal facility or similar.
• For Elephant Focus: Must include 3 years of direct experience with elephants.
• Experience communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including external parties and the media.
• Working experience in people management or leadership.
• Working experience in Asia, preferably in Vietnam.
• Working with a variety of taxa, preferably including primates, reptiles, and small carnivores.
• For Government Rescue Centres...

Mental Health and Complex Needs Caseworker

Hours, Salary, and Location 

Job Title: Mental Health & Complex Needs Caseworker 

Organisation: Elmore Community Services 

Hours: 37.5 Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 

Reports To: Team Manager 

Salary: £28,840-£32,459 (FTE) per annum dependent on relevant experience.

Pension: Employers’ pension contribution rising to 5% on completion of probationary period.  

Location: Elmore offices, 213 Barnes Road, Cowley, with Country wide travel expected 

The Purpose of your Role 

Elmore is a leading expert third sector organisation in the Thames Valley supporting people experiencing complex needs and this role is an excellent opportunity to work in our Oxfordshire Mental Health and Complex Needs Floating Support Team. This team covers several different contracts.

In this role, you would be providing flexible support to adults living in the community with multiple and complex needs arising from a combination of issues, who are struggling to engage with other services and have significant unmet needs. Issues people face include mental health, trauma, homelessness, addictions, learning and communication difficulties, trauma, domestic violence, exploitation, physical health, brain injury, social isolation, offending and anti-social behaviour, child protection, and family breakdown.

You will contribute to reducing homelessness and improving wellbeing for those most at risk, recognising the links between housing issues and other factors such as mental health, addiction, and social isolation. This holistic approach aims not only to secure accommodation but also to empower clients to maintain their tenancies and move towards greater independence within the community.

You will have a non-judgemental and empowering approach, supporting clients both creatively and flexibility with the issues they are currently facing through 1-1 case work. This role is perfect if you are looking to further develop your skills and knowledge of working with complexity in the health and social care sector in Oxfordshire.

We are a caring, passionate and supportive team, that works to a team approach, sharing a wealth of knowledge and maintaining close working relationships with each other. We are committed to the development and wellbeing of our staff alongside providing an excellent service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities 

• To assess potential clients and make recommendations about suitability for our services and work with a caseload of allocated clients (caseload levels are reflective of the complex, chaotic lives of the people we support).

• To creatively support and engage clients with a wide range of support needs (for example mental health problems, homelessness or housing issues, social isolation, family breakdown, offending behaviour, challenging behaviour, finance and debt, alcohol and drug abuse) to achieve goals as defined in support plans that clients have developed.

• To actively manage and update client’s risks in line with Elmore’s risk assessment policy and procedure.

• To act as an advocate for clients to ensure that their voices are heard.

• To support clients to access a range of agencies.

• Contribute to the high performance of the wider Elmore team

• To support and champion Elmore’s values.

• To work within the team approach and to be a supportive and effective part of the team.

• To attend and participate in team meetings, planning meetings and policy reviews.

• To build excellent relationships with, and work as part of a multi-agency team with the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership and other part...