Area Manager (Midlands and South Yorkshire)

Job description

Job responsibilities

37.5 Hours per week £50,960 with progression up to £56,680. per annum This is a hybrid role, with regular travel required across South Yorkshire and the Midlands. There is an expectation that the role will be visible in South Yorkshire and embedded in the South Yorkshire Mental Health System. About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. Are you passionate about shaping and delivering mental health services? We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Manager who will have the opportunity to mould and transform services across the Midlands and South Yorkshire, embedding the vison, mission and values of MHM into the services we deliver. About the role We are seeking a talented individual with proven operational and strategic skills and the ability to provide effective and transformational leadership into the service. We are looking for an inspirational leader with a passion for people and social care, and a desire to shape and develop services to meet the needs of the people we support. You will have management responsibility for a variety of recovery focussed and alternative to crisis services across the Midlands and South Yorkshire where you will be responsible for the performance of the services. You will have a track record of developing excellent relationships with partners in delivery and with commissioners of services. About you You will have proven managerial / supervisory experience in the Health and Social Care sector. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude. You will hold a relevant Management qualification or be willing to work towards this. Please see the job description for additional information What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. MHM offers 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme. At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives. Closing date: 24th November 2024 Shortlisting: w/c 25 November 2024 Interviews: 2nd December 2024 *The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will have proven managerial / supervisory experience in the Health and Social Care sector. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude.
• You will hold a relevant Management qualification or be willing to work towards this.

Experience

Essential

• You will have management responsibility for a variety of recovery focussed and alternative to crisis services across the Midlands and South Yorkshire where you will be responsible for the performance of the services. You will have a track record of developing excellent relationships with partners in delivery and with commissioners of services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

30 Clarence Street, York, YO31 7EW

York

YO31 7EW

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)