Job Description
Mental Health Support Service Manager with experience of managing a service in a health or social care setting including managing staff and volunteers, working with Commissioners, Internal staff, Service Users, External agencies and other partnered organisations is required for a well-established mental health charity based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.
SALARY: £28,879 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Field based role which requires travelacross MiltonKeynes areas
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week may include evening and weekend work
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Mental Health Support Service Manager withexperience of managing a service in a health or social care setting including managing staff and volunteers, working with Commissioners, Internal staff, Service Users, External agencies and other partnered organisations.
The service provides support for people aged 18 years and over who have mental health support needs. Support is provided through structured and unstructured support which includes 121 interventions and group-based workshops delivered through a blended model.
Working as a Mental Health Support Service Manager you will support Peer Support Workers and Recovery & Inclusion Coach staff members to deliver goal-focussed, person-centred support to service users based on co-produced and sustainable recovery plans.
As a Mental Health Support Service Manager you will work with staff to identify, train and support staff in their roles.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Mental Health Support Service Manager will include:
Lead and develop teams to deliver forward thinking, recovery orientated and high-quality services
Ensure that effective two-way communications are in place and teams are kept fully informed of national and local developments
Ensure all staff are supported and developed through on the job coaching, individual supervision, group supervision and appraisals
Process and authorise staff additional payments, invoices, petty cash, travel bookings etc
Champion innovation and lead the implementation of enhancements to my services
Manage the recruitment of staff as the selection panel leader, ensuring compliance with Recruitment & Selection policy and equality legislation
Ensure that services are accessible and meet the needs of service users
Ensure any premises (including community venues) are appropriate for the service being delivered and meet all health and safety and equality legislative requirements
Lead and manage staff to ensure that the highest levels of performance and standards of conduct at all times
Contribute to the service planning process
Engage with local community events, meetings and forums to promote the service
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of service delivery and contract performance, providing statistical information and written reports to the Head of Service
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
NVQ 3 / QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care related subject
Work proactively and collaboratively with others; be creative, adaptable, and bring a positive enthusiasm to work
Experience of managing a service in a health or social care setting, including managing & supporting a staff team and volunteers
Experience of dealing with and reporting Incidents/Accidents/Near Misses and safeguarding reporting
Ability to assess, plan and monitor support to achieve & evidence recovery and service outcomes
Experience of leading and managing a dispersed team across multiple sites, including recruiting and managing performance
Excellent time management skills with ability to plan and prioritise a complex workload
Demonstrate a significant knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental illness and be familiar with best practice developments
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues of all levels
Effectively managing budgets
Excellent IT skills proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Through leadership embed a culture in services that demonstrates and reflects the organisations values of Understanding, Expertise, Commitment, Hope, Passion and Openness
Dont meet all the requirements?
If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications dont exactly match every single requirement, the organisation would still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for this position!
BENEFITS
Rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform: Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc
Wellbeing support: A hub that gives physical, and mental health support. The company also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments
Flexible Working you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. Generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off
Contributory pension scheme
Structured Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way
Receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member
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JOB REF: AWDO-P10207
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