We are looking for a confident Head of Care (RMN/RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding careYou'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Oaks.
Main duties of the job
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About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Were looking for a Head of Care RMN / RNLD with a passion for delivering high quality care to join our great team at Cygnet Oaks.
You will be working full time, 40 hours per week. Please note this role does carry the responsibility of on-call duties.
Cygnet Oaks is a 35 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men, providing a multi-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist individuals with their return to independent living.
Depending on the individuals level of need, at Cygnet Oaks we provide different levels of support in 2 wards, the Lodge and the House;
Lodge this is a 20 bed admission ward where most service users will start their recovery journey at Cygnet Oaks. Individuals who are admitted to this ward are generally stepping down from an acute or a low secure service
House a 15 bed service for individuals to continue along their care pathway. The Lodge also contains a 4 bed step-through service. This is situated in its own corridor and has a separate living space to prepare and develop individuals towards a community placement whilst still having input from the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
Your Day-to-Day
* Provide leadership, managerial direction, guidance & support to staff at all levels
* Foster a happy, stable environment for staff & service users
* Ensure regulatory standards are met & that the service is health and safety compliant
* Effectively manage resources & ensure Cygnet policies & procedures are adhered to
* Develop systems for the efficient administration of the service.
You are
* A qualified RNLD/RMN with a valid pin Experienced in a leadership role
* A talented leader with strong line management & communication skills
* Familiar with mental health settings & working with a multidisciplinary team
* An effective people, time & task manager with a proven track record of working with varied stakeholders in the delivery of outstanding care.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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