Area Manager

Inspire; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter's Hill in Belfast is seeking an experienced Area Manager to provide high-quality, person-centred support to residents with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You will act as Registered Manager, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets and developing services in line with strategies.

We require professional social work, nursing, or OT qualifications with NISCC or NMC/BAOT registration, plus at least four years in health/social care and two years in operational

Qualifications

• Requires professional Social Work qualification with NISCC registration or equivalent (nursing or OT routes also acceptable).
• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults Management) NI/Wales with NISCC registration or eligibility.
• Experience: minimum four years in health/social care with at least two years in operational management including staff supervision and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Support staff to develop trusting relationships with service users and staff.
• Promote positive relationships with service users, friends and relatives.
• Ensure access to activities inside and outside the service.
• Promote personalisation and service user involvement.
• Liaise with Health and Social Care Trusts and other agencies.
• Oversee safeguarding, safe medication management and risk planning.
• Develop and supervise staff through training and performance management.
• Contribute to departmental strategy and service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Professional Social Work & NISCC

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Support People to Grow, Thrive & Explore the World - Join Peter's Hill, Belfast!

At Peter's Hill, we support a group of people with learning disabilities, mental health diagnoses and complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives in a warm and vibrant shared setting. With thirteen single occupancy apartments, this is a service dedicated to a person-centred approach.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Area Manager to provide the highest possible standards of support to service users while leading and developing services in line with organisational objectives and regional strategies. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, person-centred support, effective service delivery, regulatory compliance and service development.

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director Care and Support (Learning/Intellectual Disability & Autism), the Area Manager will act as the Registered Manager for the service, ensuring compliance with RQIA regulations and minimum standards. The post holder will efficiently manage budgets and voids, identify new opportunities for growth, secure commissioning arrangements and work autonomously with initiative.

The Area Manager will:

• Support staff to develop and maintain trusting and professional relationships with service users and act in a supportive and empathetic manner.
• Promote and develop good relationships with service users, their friends and relatives, and between service users and staff.
• Ensure service users have access to opportunities for involvement in a range of activities both within and outside the service.
• Promote the principles of personalisation and service user involvement.
• Facilitate liaison with Health and Social Care Trusts and other relevant agencies.
• Be responsible for safeguarding practices, safe medication management and risk management planning.
• Manage, support and develop staff through supervision, training, performance management and professional development.
• Contribute to the development of departmental strategy and support the continuous improvement and growth of services.

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• A Professional Social Work qualification and registration on the appropriate part of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) register without condition;
• OR a first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register;
• OR a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with BAOT;

AND a minimum of four years' experience working in a health or social care setting providing services to people with a learning disability, including at least two years in a relevant operational management capacity involving staff supervision and financial management.

OR

• A QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults Management) Wales and Northern Ireland and be registered, or eligible for registration, with NISCC;

AND a minimum of five years' experience working in a health or social care setting providing services to people with a learning disability, including at least two years in a relevant operational management capacity involving staff supervision and financial management.

You must also:

• Have experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Hold a full current driving licence and have access to a car. Business insurance will be required for this post. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals for applicants with a disability who cannot hold a driving licence.

Our Values

We are looking for someone who actively supports our vision and values:

We are Inclusive - We put the people who use our services first.

We are Passionate - We believe in what we do.

We are Determined - We find a way and strive for the best outcomes.

We are Kind - We care about each other and promote dignity in the workplace.

We are Honest - We act with integrity and treat individuals with respect and dignity.

We are Innovative - We nurture new ideas and encourage continuous improvement.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality of opportunity and selection based on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or socio-economic background.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to reach their full potential. Reasonable adjustments will be available throughout the recruitment process and employment for candidates and employees with disabilities. This commitment reflects the organisation's Equal Opportunities Policy and our belief that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our services.

Additional Information

This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check. The successful candidate must be registered with, or apply for registration with, NISCC upon appointment.

Join Us

If you are passionate about delivering high quality, person-centred services, developing staff and enabling people to live fulfilling and independent lives, we'd love to hear from you.