Deputy Manager in Melton Mowbray

Are you ready to be part of a transformative new service that’s redefining mental health care? We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join the team. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. We’re excited to launch a 26-bed nurse-led residential service designed to support adults with enduring mental health conditions who no longer require hospital-level care. Located within the serene grounds of Burton Park, this innovative model offers a safe, therapeutic, and homely environment with 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitative support.

What you’ll be doing

• Contributing to, or being responsible for, elements of the assessment, planning and implementation of support for people who use the service (or potential new admissions), including meeting general care needs, maximizing independence and community participation as appropriate, in conjunction with the service user and their advocates.
• Contributing to the proper maintenance of all reports and records in order to ensure compliance with good practice guidelines and legislative, statutory and organisational requirements, including but not limited to health and safety, personnel data, care plans, staff supervisions.
• Contributing to the implementation, embedding and sustaining of governance processes.
• Promoting a positive safeguarding and learning culture, where there is openness, honesty and transparency.
• Role modelling the Adult Care Positive Culture Pledge and ensuring it is embedded in practice along with the principles of care.

What you’ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The ideal candidate will need to be a Registered Mental Health Nurse registered with the NMC and have at least 18 months – 2 years’ experience post-registration along with demonstrable expertise within a clinical specialty. You will need to demonstrate an up-to-date working knowledge of all regulatory and procedural requirements related to the management of the service and service user support plans, ensuring full compliance with both internal and external standards, as evidenced through inspections, monitoring visits, and audits. They will have proven experience in overseeing key areas of service provision and be capable of taking overall responsibility for the service in the manager’s absence, including coordinating and delivering high-quality support to service users. A sound understanding of budgets is desirable, along with the ability to develop and implement effective marketing plans. Additionally, the candidate should recognise the value of public relations activity and its positive impact within a care home environment.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support.

What we will give you in return

• We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations.
• We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses