Mental Health Act Administrator
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,260 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Widnes, WA8 5UY |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR1001 |
Summary
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We are currently recruiting for a MHA Administrator to join our team at Cygnet Paddocks, which is a 28 bedded neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for males.
You will work 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (site-based)
Your day-to-day...
• To ensure that all procedures relative to the Mental Health Act and associated legislation are adhered to.
• Ensure the legal detention of patients.
• Ensure adequate records for detained patients are maintained.
• Ensure adequate and safe storage of documentation.
• Receive section papers during working hours.
• Arrange correction of errors relating to detention of patients to meet all legal requirements.
• Ensure patient and nearest relatives are aware of individual rights and power of detention in force and assist as required with exercising these rights.
• Ensure an up-to-date list of mental health solicitors is available to patients and that patients are represented at hearings or appeals where possible or appropriate.
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
What next?
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