Area Manager - Learning Disabilities - Norfolk (Maternity Cover)
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Job Title: Area Manager –Learning Disability Services
Maternity Cover
Location: Norfolk
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Salary: £46,530 - Plus Car Allowance £3,800
Employment Type: Full time, Temporary
Reporting to: Regional Manager
Application Deadline
Job Overview:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Area Manager to lead, manage, and oversee our mental health and learning disability services across Norfolk and Suffolk, This is a key leadership role where you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while supporting and developing a team of service managers and staff. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and improving mental health services to meet the needs of our clients and align with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Service Oversight: Oversee multiple mental health and learning disability services, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and deliver exceptional care tailored to the needs of individuals.
* Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to service managers and staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.
* Operational Management: Ensure effective day-to-day operations, including resource allocation, performance management, and compliance with policies and procedures.
* Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic development of mental health services, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.
* Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate the quality of services, implementing improvement plans to meet and exceed regulatory and organizational standards.
* Budget Management: Oversee service budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery while maintaining the highest standards of care.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including local authorities, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies.
* Compliance: Ensure all services operate in compliance with relevant legislation, including the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations.
* Safeguarding: Act as a key point of contact for safeguarding, ensuring all incidents are managed effectively and in line with organizational policies.
Key Skills & Requirements
* Qualifications:
o A level PBS or commitment to undertake
o Level 5 Health and Social Care
o Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, or a related field is desirable.
o Management qualifications or equivalent experience in a leadership role.
* Experience:
o Proven experience in managing multiple services within the mental health or social care sector.
o Strong understanding of mental health issues and the challenges faced by individuals accessing support services.
o Demonstrated success in managing budgets, teams, and service performance.
* Skills:
o Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
o Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to challenges.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
o Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act and safeguarding policies.
* Other Requirements:
o Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
o Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* Paid millage at 45p per mile
* 25 days annual leave, exclusive of Bank Holidays
* Free membership of our Health Cash Back Scheme for you and your family – claim back money on services such as Dental, Optical, Chiropractor and many more
* An Employee Assistance programme which includes virtual GPs, Legal advice and more
FitzRoy is a national charity, set up 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Their values remain the values of FitzRoy today – we see the person, we are brave and we are creative – and they thread through everything we do.
We support hundreds of people with a range of needs. You could be supporting someone with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries or mental health support needs. Many of the people we support also have physical impairments or other health issues. Working for us will give you an opportunity to learn, to grow and to transform lives. Join us today.
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