Supported Living Manager (Mental Health Nurse Experience)

The role combines leadership, care management, and clinical expertise to ensure that service users are supported to live as independently as possible while receiving the necessary care and guidance to support their mental health and well-being.

This role is ideal for an individual who has a passion for supporting people with mental health challenges and is looking to step into a managerial position where their nursing expertise will make a meaningful impact on service users’ lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service Management:
• Lead and manage supported living services, ensuring that all service users receive high-quality care that is personalised to their mental health and other support needs.
• Develop, implement, and review individual care and support plans, ensuring a holistic approach to care and promoting recovery.
• Ensure that services are provided in a way that promotes the independence, choice, and dignity of service users while also addressing their mental health needs.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, health and safety regulations, and any other relevant legislation.
• Clinical Leadership and Care:
• Provide clinical expertise and leadership in supporting individuals with mental health conditions, ensuring that staff are trained to support and manage complex mental health needs.
• Conduct mental health assessments and care reviews, providing clinical advice and interventions where necessary.
• Offer guidance on the management of medication, mental health interventions, and therapeutic approaches for staff working with service users.
• Ensure the implementation of risk assessments for service users, with a focus on mental health crises, self-harm, and safeguarding concerns.
• Staff Management and Development:
• Manage and lead a team of support workers, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management, ensuring they have the skills and support to provide excellent care.
• Foster a supportive, positive, and inclusive working environment that promotes staff engagement, retention, and professional development.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to staff members, ensuring their practice is aligned with best practice guidelines for mental health care.
• Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Working:
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychologists, to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach to care.
• Liaise with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure the provision of coordinated care and support.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss service user progress, care planning, and any concerns.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of both service users and staff by promoting a safe working environment and adhering to risk management protocols.
• Conduct and review regular risk assessments, particularly in relation to mental health issues and any associated behaviours.
• Oversee safeguarding procedures and ensure that service users are protected from harm and abuse, in line with safeguarding guidelines.
• Budget Management and Resource Allocation:
• Monitor and manage the budget for supported living services, ensuring the effective use of resources while maintaining high standards of care.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure financial targets are met and that service delivery remains cost-effective.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Regularly review and evaluate the services provided to ensure they are of the highest quality and meet the needs of service users.
• Use feedback from service users, families, and staff to make improvements to the care and support provided.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research, policies, and best practices in mental health care to ensure services are evidence-based and person-centred.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration.
• NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Training in risk assessment and mental health crisis management.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a mental health nurse, ideally in a community or supported living setting, working with individuals with mental health conditions and complex needs.
• Experience in managing or leading a team, including supervising and developing staff.
• Experience in person-centred care planning and assessments, particularly for individuals with mental health conditions.
• Strong knowledge and experience in working with relevant mental health legislation, such as the Mental Health Act.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to assess and manage risks related to mental health and behaviour.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High level of emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Compassionate and non-judgmental approach to care.

Other Requirements:

• Full UK driving license (preferred but not essential).
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance: Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.