Registered Manager (Mental Health)

Registered Manager (Mental Health)
Location: Belfast
Salary: £47,000

Join a dedicated and compassionate team working to deliver exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment. This exciting new opportunity is based at a soon-to-open mental health inpatient facility, designed to provide assessment, treatment, and therapeutic support to those in need.

As a Registered Manager (Mental Health), you will play a pivotal role in leading a committed team and delivering high-quality care. This position offers opportunities for career growth, alongside the satisfaction of positively impacting lives. The home will have maximum of 15 service users.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the inpatient facility.
• Inspire and lead a team to provide outstanding care.
• Develop and maintain policies in line with mental health legislation.

Clinical Expertise

• Offer expert guidance on mental health care practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal standards.
• Train and support staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Patient Care

• Deliver personalised, compassionate, and effective care.
• Regularly review and adapt patient care plans to achieve the best outcomes.
• Foster a therapeutic and recovery-focused environment.

Operational Excellence

• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Conduct audits and implement quality assurance measures.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to enhance patient care pathways.

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay informed about changes in mental health legislation.
• Ensure all staff comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Manager, Nurse, or Social Worker with a Level 5 or NVQ in Residential Management.
• Significant experience managing complex mental health needs in a similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Leadership experience, including clinical supervision.
• Skilled in creating and managing care plans and risk assessments.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with challenging patient groups.
• Proficient in English and computer literacy.
• Flexible and willing to meet the evolving needs of the role.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Criteria

• Valid NMC registration.
• Previous experience in a mental health management role within a care setting.
• Completion of a Leadership or Management Programme.

Benefits

This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Joining a supportive, award-winning team.
• Paid induction and ongoing training opportunities.
• Flexible shift patterns to support work-life balance.
• Career development pathways.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts and wellness initiatives.
• Free parking and uniforms.*
• Referral incentives.*

If you are a compassionate leader with the expertise to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

Contact Samantha Hughes on or email samantha.hughes @ vanrath.com