Resource Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Resource Manager to join their dedicated team in the Wirral Children & Young People's Mental Health Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the delivery of care, ensuring that service users' needs are prioritized. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing teams and implementing effective practices within mental health or children's services. Join a supportive organization recognized for its compassionate approach and commitment to quality care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Experience managing non-clinical staff and implementing changes.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and community service frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support Team Leads in delivering quality care centered on service users.
• Manage day-to-day non-clinical aspects of the team.

Skills

Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Education

Management Course

Ongoing Professional Development

Job description

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the post of Resource Manager in the Wirral Children & Young People's Mental Health Service 0-18 team. The successful applicant will work with the team leads to maintain the successful functioning of this friendly and supportive team.

Experience of working within mental health and/or children's services would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

To support the Team Leads to ensure that all aspects of quality of care are delivered, placing the needs of service users at the centre of everything we do.

Take responsibility for non-clinical day-to-day aspects of the team, working closely with the Team Manager, Clinical Co-ordinators, Clinical Case Managers, Clinical Leads, and Head of Clinical Service & Deputy Head Clinical Services Manager. Liaison with administrative colleagues and other areas within CWP may also be required.

Working for our organisation

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care – including three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good overall rating.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, suitable whether you are starting your career or looking to utilize your skills and experience in a new role. CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment practices, promoting equality and diversity, and valuing differences.

We offer up to three weeks induction, depending on the role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme introduces you to CWP and provides training to support your role.

We welcome applications from individuals with direct experience of accessing our services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a full job description for detailed information.

Recruitment is based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits individuals who demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours. If invited for interview, you will undertake a Values Based Interview/Assessment, exploring what, how, and why you do things.

Review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours, known as ‘the 6 Cs’: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. Your application should reflect your understanding of these values with examples from work and personal life demonstrating these behaviours.

An applicant guide is available at the bottom of this page. For further assistance, contact our recruitment team via email or call 01244 393100.

If you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, and meet the essential criteria, consider applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by answering ‘YES’ to the relevant question.

Please inform us of any special support needs for the interview and selection process.

CWP is a proud Veteran Aware organisation, committed to NHS care for armed forces. We hold a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The Trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for armed forces community applicants meeting essential criteria. We encourage applications from reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, deducted from salary after appointment. Enrolling in the DBS Update Service is recommended, with an annual fee of £13.

New NHS entrants start at the minimum of the salary scale.

Apply early as high application volume may lead to early vacancy closure.

For technical assistance, contact our Recruitment Team at 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Management course.

Experience

• Managing non-clinical staff and other professionals.
• Implementing significant changes in working practices.
• Monitoring standards of care.
• Providing supervision.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Recruitment and selection of staff.

Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge relevant to the service.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Understanding of the roles of other service providers and legislative/quality frameworks governing community services.