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Service Manager (Mental Health)- Brunswick

Service Manager (Mental Health)- Brunswick

Position Duration
Permanent
Role Type
Registered/Service Manager
County
Tyne and Wear
Company
SIL
Salary / rate of pay
Competitive
Location
Brunswick
Ref No
9424

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an innovative and creative professional, to manage our established services in Brunswick (Brunswick Gardens). At Brunswick Gardens apartments, people benefit from a vibrant network of staff and friends, while having peace and quiet when they need it too. The property has sixteen one-bedroom apartments, each with an open-plan kitchen and living room, and a wet room-style bathroom.

The main aim of this role is to provide effective, outcome based, community recovery for people with complex mental health needs. To regularly monitor, evaluate and develop the service, making sure systems are in place to ensure that the feedback and involvement of service users, their families, partner agencies and staff are fully incorporated. 

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
  • Ensure maintenance of a factual and accurate record of care delivery
  • Provide a safe living and working environment
  • Recruitment and retention of the staffing establishment required to deliver an effective service in accordance with company policy, inclusive recruitment methods and legislative requirements.
  • Plan and implement effective rotas.
  • Provide a first-class induction and employee experience to all team members, bringing the values and behaviours of Lifeways to life at every opportunity.

What you can bring to Lifeways:  

Must hold a minimum of Level 3 in Health social care or equivalent. 

A wealth of experience in people management and Health & Social care 

A valid UK drivers’ licence 

Join us in making a difference – where compassion thrives, and quality of care knows no bound. Apply today and be part of a team shaping a brighter tomorrow.