Area Manager – Learning Disabilities – Norfolk
ApplyJob Title: Area Manager –Learning Disability Services
Maternity Cover
Location: Norfolk
Salary: £46,530 – Plus Car Allowance £3,800
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
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 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:
- A level PBS or commitment to undertake
- Level 5 Health and Social Care
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, or a related field is desirable.
- Management qualifications or equivalent experience in a leadership role.
- Experience:
- Proven experience in managing multiple services within the mental health or social care sector.
- Strong understanding of mental health issues and the challenges faced by individuals accessing support services.
- Demonstrated success in managing budgets, teams, and service performance.
- Skills:
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act and safeguarding policies.
- Other Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
- 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