Service Manager
Location: Leeds
Salary: up to £43,259 per annum DOE
Hours: 35 hours per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Daniel Yorath House is a neurological centre based in Leeds where people initially come for a 12-week assessment period, where they begin a rehabilitation period to support their recovery. Recovery is then reviewed and may be extended in further 12-week periods to allow for further rehabilitation to be supported.
The neurological centre comprises eighteen ensuite bedrooms, six with full bariatric tracking hoists. There is also a specialist-assisted bathroom. There are two fully equipped rehabilitation kitchens to support individuals to regain their daily living skills, a large comfortable communal lounge, a conservatory, and an extensive activities room. Additionally, there is a ‘bungalow’ which comprises of a living area, kitchen area and bedroom with ensuite to allow people we support the opportunity to live in an environment with increased independence. We have several specialist assessment and therapy rooms, a fully equipped physio gym and a large private garden to aid recovery.
MAIN PURPOSE:
• To take overall responsibility for the effective management of all aspects of the service, thereby ensuring the provision of the highest quality standards of specific care and treatment, driven by the needs of the individual.
• To lead, manage and direct a multidisciplinary team in the attainment of aims and objectives linked to Brainkind Strategic Plan and the needs of the individual.
• To meet full compliance in line with the requirement of the regulatory body and relevant legislation. To obtain and successfully maintain registration as Registered Manager for the service with CQC.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrate professional leadership and provide ‘hands on’ management support and guidance, managing staff activities and influencing their practices and attitudes.
• Assume line management responsibilities for the senior management team and lead clinicians where appropriate, to provide operational support and direction. Ensuring that performance standards are identified and met. Take responsibility for setting and monitoring of budgets, capital, and revenue, within location. Ensuring agreed staffing levels are adhered too unless authorised in writing as exception.
• Take overall responsibility for recruitment, employment and working practises, complying with Employment Law and contractual obligations. To include the provision of Induction, training, and support as required in respect of the statutory responsibilities of the service and Brainkind, with particular emphasis on our aims, values, and high-performance standards. This includes the planning and management of annual leave of all staff designations to always ensure the safe running of the service.
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ABOUT YOU:
We are looking for:
- QCF (NVQ) Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification in Social Care/Health
- In Depth knowledge of statutory requirements such as Care Quality Commission regulations and outcomes.
- 5 years’ experience of managing registered care homes.
- Valid UK Driving Licence.
REWARDS:
You can look forward to excellent benefits such as:
- A competitive salary up to £43,259 per annum DOE
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Excellent training and support
- Company Pension
- Group life assurance.
- Eye voucher scheme
- Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping.
- Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.
**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.