Area Manager - Mental Health Services

Job Description

We have a rare opportunity for an Area Manager to join a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED team in the Derby area within an ESTABLISHED team. This is an INCREDIBLE opportunity to join a DYNAMIC service. You will be able to demonstrate a wealth of experience working with people with mental health and learning disabilities in the Derby area, and you will enjoy leading a team.

The service is looking for a candidate with a person-centred and professional approach, who appreciates and understands their core values and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals we work with.

• Salary: up to £50,000 + Bonus
• Location: Derby
• Hours: 37 hours a week + shared on-call
• Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits of the Area Manager role:

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• 28 Days Annual Leave
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free Criminal Record Check (DBS)
• Comprehensive Induction Program
• Ongoing Training and Development

As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Delivering the highest levels of care and support to people through the provision of leadership, direction, and management, with service users and quality at the heart of your values.
• Overall functioning of the service, ensuring the highest standard and quality of support provision across all of our homes.
• Adhering to and improving quality standards, working towards CQC regulatory requirements where appropriate.
• Collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team in tasks including Recruitment, Compliance, adherence to Policies & Procedures and Safeguarding requirements.
• Maintaining multi-agency relationships by utilising a high level of professionalism, diplomacy and attention to detail when working alongside partners, professionals, stakeholders and families.
• Develop and implement solutions, and complete appropriate remedial action plans with a high level of professionalism.
• Providing clear direction and leadership through management and coordination of the team, delegating where necessary whilst monitoring performance.
• Recruitment, retention and development of staff. Supervision of the team, identifying training needs to upskill staff.
• Facility management, including completion of regular site visits ensuring the upkeep of homes in line with our quality standards.
• Monitor and report to Directors through auditing of quality measures, ensuring business, commercial and clinical requirements are met.
• Be a role model and ambassador for our company values, maintaining and protecting the company's reputation.
• Providing motivational and inspirational leadership for employees and teams to perform at their best in building and sustaining a high-performance culture.

Requirements of the Area Manager:

• Minimum of 2 years of significant experience in a management role within Residential Care or Supported Living.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent.
• Enthusiastic and passionate self-starter, confident in working with service users facing multiple and complex barriers such as mental health and physical illness.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Social Care legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Have a flexible and willing approach to work, with excellent skills in problem-solving, communication and time management.
• Full UK Drivers License

Do you want to have a holistic and integrated approach to care and make a difference to people? If this sounds like your dream role, I would love to hear from you!

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