Job Description

Service Manager

Location:

Ipswich

Salary:

60,000 per annum

Hours:

35hrs per week

The Chantry is a 2b brain injury rehabilitation/complex care unit. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to push forward on quality improvement with experience of complex medical needs and working with regulatory bodies to improve standards.



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.

About us:

The Chantry has been providing specialist neurological care for over 20 years and has built a strong reputation for quality, personalised and innovative care and rehabilitation through its range of residential and community based services.

Our service provides 26 residential beds where there are exciting opportunities for professional growth and development across complex disability, high dependency care and slow stream rehabilitation. We are also able to provide innovative ways of working within the level 2 rehabilitation unit which offers 6 beds. You would be working closely with the in-house multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, to support goal setting and best outcomes for all clients.

Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support and help improve the lives of people with a neurological condition or brain injury.

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.

For further information about the role please review for full job description and person specification.

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 including:

A competitive rate of 60,000 per annum 38 Days AL Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Company Pension Group life assurance Eye voucher scheme Long service and staff awards Free parking

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.



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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.