Deputy Manager (Mental Health)- Rochdale

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an innovative and creative professional as Deputy Scheme Manager, to oversee our established 'Enhanced Community Recovery’ service in Rochdale and support the Scheme Manager in the day to day running of this supported living scheme.

The main aim of this role is to provide effective, outcome based, community recovery for people with complex mental health needs. To develop their self- esteem, confidence and skills base and to enjoy life with the confidence to take positive risks based on their experience and under-standing of their mental health needs, ensuring that their rights and entitlements are respected at all times.

Some of the Key responsibilities of this role are listed below but not limited to: 

• Encouraging an open culture in the team, listening to, and acting on opportunities and issues raised by the team where appropriate.
• Manage compliance with the company Quality & assurance and improvement process and preferred practices, such as quality audits and reviews.
• Assure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Promoting and delivering person centered support, including positive risk assessment and management and positive behavioral support
• Provide a safe living and working environment
• Contribute to the recruitment and retention of the staffing establishment required to deliver an effective service in accordance with company policy, inclusive recruitment methods and legislative requirements.
• Support the manager to plan and implement effective rotas.
• Contribute to a first-class induction and employee experience for all team members, bringing the values and behaviours of Lifeways to life at every opportunity.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance and governance process and procedures, actively promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Actively promote and support inclusion, ensuring that individuals are supported to participate in community and work opportunities according to their interests and wishes.
• Support managers and other key personnel with the referral and assessment process to ensure maximum occupancy standards are achieved.
• Ensure delivery of commissioned hours/service requirements.
• Supporting the management of staffing rotas to maintain the required staffing levels and low levels of agency usage through effective Rota management, recruitment, and retention activity