Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and engaging leader to take usinto the next era of our service, seeking always to expand and develop theservices to meet the ever-growing and changing need. The successful candidatewill be a good team leader with vision, skills, experience and a commitment tothe Philosophy and Ethos of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Whilst the Chief Executive will be responsible for all areas of theCharities Operation the primary duties can be summarised as follows
To ensure that Francis House reaches as many children and young adults andtheir families as possible with a high quality and responsive service.
To exercise a duty of care towards children, families, employees andvolunteers.
To ensure that Francis House Family Trust maintains sufficient resources tostaff and fully fund the service and its charitable activities into thefuture.
To be an authoritative representative of the Trust with External agenciesacross the Northwest and nationally.
To ensure that the Trust works always to an approved strategy andoperational plan.
To manage budgets and meet the requirements of all relevant regulatorybodies.
To support the Trustees in all areas of their governance, fiduciary andlegal responsibilities.
To oversee and take responsibility for all aspects of Care Delivery workingclosely with the Registered Managers to develop inclusive, responsive, researchled care services based upon data collection measuring impact and value formoney and feedback from all users of the service
To support the Registered Managers in their collaboration with NHS hospitaland community teams and their association with the various networks relating toPaediatric palliative care
To engage with the Children, young people and their families
To represent Francis House Family Trust in the wider hospice sector both forchildren and adults
About us
Francis House Childrens Hospice was established in 1990, thefifth childrens hospice.
The hospice developed out of the work of the CatholicChildrens Rescue Society, the Salford Diocese adoption and fostering society.
Our philosophy has remained a constant throughout our thirtyyears and comes from a belief in the sanctity of life and the dignity of theindividual. We aim to care for the sick young people as individuals, each withtheir own needs. Care is available to families regardless of faith or culturalbackgrounds.
The following guidelines set us apart from most childrenshospices
i) Once accepted onto our roll young people can use theservice for as long as they wish or until they die. We have no upper age limit.
ii) Care is provided for the whole family.
iii)As statutory provision for most of our families is limited, we provide additional services for them rather than entering into Service Agreements with the Integrated Care Boards.
We care for our families in a home from home environmenteven though Clinical Care is of the highest standard.
Our reputation as a centre of excellence is recognisedworldwide and we have assisted in the establishment of childrens hospiceservices in Belarus, Bosnia Herzegovina and Japan. We are currently speaking tothe Czech Republic and Australia.
Our expenditure last year was £ million of which 15% camefrom public grants.
A full range of our services is detailed on our website .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please contact Karen Smail to obtain the full job description.
Email:
Telephone number: 0161 434 4118
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Experience of Senior
2. Management.
3. Strong leadership skills.
4. Knowledge of Charity
5. Legislation and Governance.
6. Able to manage a complex workload.
7. Understanding of Risk management, Health & Safety, etc.
8. Highly developed leadership and negotiation skills with the ability to influence, motivate and challenge both individuals and teams.
9. Experience of managing and leading investigations relating to complaints, safeguarding concerns and HR issues..
Desirable
10. Experience in the Charitable sector.
11. Understanding of voluntary organisations.
Qualifications
Essential
12. Qualifications to degree level or above or relevant professional qualifications.
13. Excellent communication skills.
14. Ability to communicate across system wide partners.
15. Ability to manage media and promotional materials.
Desirable
16. Degree/Masters level.
17. Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
18. Good public speaking skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
19. Honest and Trustworthy.
20. Commitment to the Philosophy and Ethos of Francis House Family Trust and the expansion and development of the service.
21. Enthusiastic, highly motivated, possesses a positive and confident approach.
22. Proven ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
23. Ability to respond effectively and quickly to changing circumstances and situations.
24. Professional and approachable.
25. Recognise own limitations.
26. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
27. Compassionate, enthusiastic and able to motivate others (employees and volunteers).
28. Full driving licence.
29. Willing to actively participate in and support fundraising events.
30. Ability to manage building projects and service contractors.
31. Oversee professionals and contractors engaged to implement building and service development.