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Hybrid: Edinburgh, with limited travel within Lothian and Scottish Borders; hybrid working available following induction period
Closing: 29th January 2025
Advertised from: 13th January 2025
36.25 hours per week
Role
Following a restructure of our senior management team, we are advertising a new and exciting role within Health in Mind. People tell us what we do is special and unique – it’s the Health in Mind way. We’re looking for someone to lead the strategic growth of Health in Mind through securing new business and developing new income streams. We are looking for a range of experience, skills, and knowledge. You can find out more about us and the team in the role profile. If you feel a connection with our approach and values and have drive and ongoing commitment to leading organisational growth and success, we'd love to hear from you. Completed applications should be submitted to: recruitment@health-in-mind.org.uk. Please see the application pack for further instructions. Please note we do not accept CVs. Health in Mind promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. Registered charity no SC004128. Responsibilities
As Day Services Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing high-quality, therapeutic registered day services and commissioned and non-commissioned community supports for people with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and their families and carers within the area. You will ensure that services are of the highest quality, meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support, and comply with all service level agreements, contract specifications, and quality guarantees. You will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the services within the area and will be responsible for promoting the services with key local stakeholders within Health and Social Care as well as relevant other organisations. You will work collaboratively with the Head of Services to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred therapeutic day services. You will provide strong line management and leadership to your team, through setting clear objectives and outcomes, regular review within Support & Development processes, and undertaking appraisals. Qualifications
The successful candidate will have experience of managing a team in a social care, health, or other similar setting or be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the key principles and good practice of effectively managing and leading a team. You will have knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services. Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and Brain Health, and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families is essential. The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work, or related field, to SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3). For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert. This is a part-time post (28 hours per week) and will be based in Edinburgh City Centre. The salary is £38,400 per annum (£48,000 fte). This post is not eligible for remote working, and you must be able to work Fridays. We may consider job share. Please contact us at Beira’s Place for more information about this post.
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Following a restructure of our senior management team, we are advertising a new and exciting role within Health in Mind. People tell us what we do is special and unique – it’s the Health in Mind way. We’re looking for someone to lead the strategic growth of Health in Mind through securing new business and developing new income streams. We are looking for a range of experience, skills, and knowledge. You can find out more about us and the team in the role profile. If you feel a connection with our approach and values and have drive and ongoing commitment to leading organisational growth and success, we'd love to hear from you. Completed applications should be submitted to: recruitment@health-in-mind.org.uk. Please see the application pack for further instructions. Please note we do not accept CVs. Health in Mind promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. Registered charity no SC004128. Responsibilities
As Day Services Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing high-quality, therapeutic registered day services and commissioned and non-commissioned community supports for people with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and their families and carers within the area. You will ensure that services are of the highest quality, meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support, and comply with all service level agreements, contract specifications, and quality guarantees. You will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the services within the area and will be responsible for promoting the services with key local stakeholders within Health and Social Care as well as relevant other organisations. You will work collaboratively with the Head of Services to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred therapeutic day services. You will provide strong line management and leadership to your team, through setting clear objectives and outcomes, regular review within Support & Development processes, and undertaking appraisals. Qualifications
The successful candidate will have experience of managing a team in a social care, health, or other similar setting or be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the key principles and good practice of effectively managing and leading a team. You will have knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services. Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and Brain Health, and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families is essential. The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work, or related field, to SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3). For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert. This is a part-time post (28 hours per week) and will be based in Edinburgh City Centre. The salary is £38,400 per annum (£48,000 fte). This post is not eligible for remote working, and you must be able to work Fridays. We may consider job share. Please contact us at Beira’s Place for more information about this post.
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