Green Bridge Community Housing

Mental Health Registered Manager

Join Green Bridge Community Housing (GBCH) and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults as a Mental Health Registered Manager based at our Sheffield office.

We are a leading supported housing provider in South & West Yorkshire, dedicated to empowering individuals and creating thriving communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned and certified CQC Registered Manager to join a rapidly growing, diverse organisation.

As the business grows there are development opportunities associated with this role.

Job Description 

 Purpose of role:

Responsible for ensuring that people who use Green Bridge Community Housing services have their needs met in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Regulation 7.

Apply your management experience and expertise in the field of mental health services, within supported living set ups, to develop Green Bridge’s mental health provision.

Key tasks/objectives:

• Use your knowledge and skills to support vulnerable adults with complex needs, ensuring compliance with CQC standards, relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care and support to service users, demonstrating a compassionate approach that promotes dignity, choice, and independence for residents.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment, adhering to Health and Safety Regulations.
• Work with Support Workers to produce risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate risks.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of individual care plans for each service user, ensuring they are tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers, and other agencies to coordinate care and support for service users.
• Be responsible for delivering best practice in social care whilst continually developing the service.
• Lead, develop and inspire a team comprising a Service Manager and Mental Health Support Workers.
• Ensure the mental wellbeing of the Mental Health team.
• Act as an advocate for service users, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are respected.
• Monitor expenditure and identify areas for cost savings without compromising on quality of care.

Person Specification:

The skills, knowledge and experience required in this role are:

• The Registered Manager must either hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care or is working towards the qualification.
• The postholder must have a robust understanding of:
  • The Health and Social Care Act 2008 and other relevant legislation.
• Have worked within a supported housing environment.
• Demonstrable management experience capable of leading and developing a growing team of support staff.
• Passionate and committed approach to the support of vulnerable adults with mental health conditions.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with external stakeholders, contributing to discussions effectively and in a positive manner.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate information and produce comprehensive support plans.
• Excellent communication skills, able to:
• Write to a professional standard.
• Write comprehensively and with clarity.
• Convey important information effectively, in person and via written correspondence.
• Demonstrate active listening skills.
• Understanding the importance of compliance and risk mitigation in providing support services to vulnerable individuals.
• Understanding the importance of effective quality assurance and the impact on service provision.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures, understand the importance of comprehensive internal processes, and contribute to their improvement and development.

Job Criteria:

• Driving licence and car: essential
• Education: A Level or equivalent
• Experience: Certified CQC Registered Manager with ideally 2 years’ experience in a mental health environment. Individuals working towards the qualification will be considered
• Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday on site, Permanent

Benefits:

• Healthcare package
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Employee referral programme

Apply now and help us build bridges to brighter futures.