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Location: Leeds
Salary: Up to £43,259 per annum DOE
Reports To: Regional Manager / Director
Main Purpose:
The Service Manager will oversee the management of a neurological rehabilitation service in Leeds, ensuring the highest standards of care and support. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, maintaining regulatory compliance, managing budgets, and driving business development. The manager is responsible for supporting individuals during their assessment and rehabilitation periods, ensuring a safe and empowering environment for recovery.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and management support, promoting a positive culture among staff.
- Oversee senior teams and clinicians to ensure high standards of care and performance.
- Manage recruitment, induction, training, and staff compliance with regulations.
- Develop and implement person-centred care and rehabilitation plans, tailored to individual needs.
- Ensure the service operates within budget and meets financial objectives.
- Promote the service to external stakeholders, driving new business opportunities and managing planned changes.
- Monitor quality standards in collaboration with quality assurance teams to ensure continuous improvement.
- Ensure the environment and facilities are safe, well-maintained, and conducive to supporting recovery.
- Lead service user assessments, support plans, and reviews, empowering individuals throughout their recovery journey.
- Keep up to date with best practices in social care and leadership, promoting innovation and addressing any poor practices.
- Participate in regular supervision, training, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
- Actively contribute to internal and external team meetings.
- Ensure adherence to policies related to staff management, service delivery, and health and safety.
- Manage compliments and complaints in line with organisational guidelines, ensuring prompt resolution.
- Embed principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all practices.
Essential:
- QCF (NVQ) Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, or a commitment to work towards one.
- Extensive experience managing residential services, staff, and budgets.
- Strong knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, and care outcomes.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage complex services.
- Proficient in IT, especially Microsoft Office.
- Educated to degree level/QCF Level 5 in Health/Social Care.
- Experience in business planning and change management within the healthcare sector.
- ICT skills qualification.
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel for the role.
- Flexibility to work unsociable hours as needed.
For more information, please contact Emma Brown 01206 616695 option 3.
