Peripatetic Service Manager

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK charity is seeking a qualified nursing leader to manage service developments across the North of England. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £54,075 and excellent benefits. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Supported Living Services and managing budgets, alongside strong interpersonal skills. Join a passionate team committed to improving lives through neurorehabilitation.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Buy and Sell Annual Leave

Company Pension

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification with up to 5 years post qualification experience.
• Proven track record of managing Supported Living Services.
• Ability to manage change and support staff teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver plans for service developments.
• Manage budgets and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Provide hands-on management support and guidance.

Skills

Professional leadership

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Operational support

Education

Nursing qualification

QCF (NVQ) level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.

Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do, and you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of this role is to develop and deliver detailed plans for continued service developments in line with Brainkind's core aims and objectives linked to Brainkind's Strategic Plan, including managing budgets.

To support existing Service Managers to meet the quality requirements and cover the Service Manager role should the need arise.

This role is to cover all the North of England - Hybrid Working and visiting Services.

About us

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.

Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do, and you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation.

Job responsibilities

The main tasks and responsibilities of this role include:

• Demonstrate professional leadership and provide hands on management support and guidance, managing staff activities and influencing their practices and attitudes.
• Assume line management responsibilities for the team and lead clinicians where appropriate, to provide operational support and direction.
• Take overall responsibility for recruitment, employment and working practices, complying with Employment Law and contractual obligations.
• Be an active member of the Operations Group and take on additional defined responsibilities as required.
• Take a lead role in the provision of service review and development, ensuring reports are of a professional standard and collated in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to ensure your team remains motivated.
• Undertake other project and change activities as directed, whilst ensuring immediate needs are continually balanced with the longer-term vision.

REWARDS

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary of Up to £54,075 per annum DOE.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Excellent training and support.
• Company Pension.
• Group life assurance.
• Long service and staff awards.
• Free parking.

Person Specification

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Nursing qualification with up to 5 years post qualification experience.
• QCF (NVQ) level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification in Social Care/Health which meet Regulatory Requirements or a commitment to work towards.
• Proven track record of at least 5-year experience in managing Supported Living Services, Homecare Agencies and Housing legislation and regulations.
• Ability to manage change and support staff teams to deliver continuous improvements.
• Experience of managing budgets and financial systems.
• Ability to prioritise the workload to meet specified deadlines.
• Ability to fulfil the travelling requirements of the post including attending training/meetings and occasional overnight stays.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled, therefore we recommend applying as soon as possible.

All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.