Clinical Support Lead – Mental Health

Overview

Jewish Care is seeking a dedicated and clinically experienced Clinical Support Lead – Dementia & Mental Health to support the Registered Manager and Care Management Teams across our specialist mental health residential care homes.

This pivotal role supports the effective day-to-day running of Sidney Corob House, providing care for adults aged 50+ with mental health needs, and Jack Gardner House, a safe and welcoming home for Jewish adults aged 18+ with mental health needs.

You will play a key role in supporting clinical care delivery, coordinating assessments and reviews, promoting best practice, and ensuring high standards of person-centred care. This is an ideal opportunity for a clinically experienced professional who wants to step away from shift-based work while continuing to make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives.

This post is working 39 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 8am to 4pm

• Clinical & Care Support
  • Undertake and support comprehensive assessments of residents’ mental health and wellbeing
  • Coordinate and monitor the delivery of clinical and care interventions
  • Support medication management, emergency care, and clinical decision-making
• Supporting the Management Team
  • Support the Registered Manager and Care Management Teams with day-to-day operational oversight
  • Contribute to care planning, risk management, and service development
  • Provide clinical input into policies, procedures, and service improvements
• Multidisciplinary Working
  • Act as a key liaison with healthcare professionals, community mental health services, and external partners
  • Support and attend clinical reviews, MDT meetings, and care planning discussions
  • Facilitate effective communication with residents and families
• Quality, Compliance & Governance
  • Support compliance with CQC regulations, internal policies, and best practice standards
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation, audits, and records
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service reviews
• Staff Support & Development
  • Support staff development through guidance, coaching, and informal training
  • Promote good practice in dementia care, mental health support, safeguarding, and capacity
• Resident Advocacy
  • Advocate for residents’ rights, dignity, and wellbeing
  • Provide emotional support to residents and families
  • Support residents in accessing appropriate healthcare services

Essential

• Clinical qualification such as RGN, RMN, or a relevant mental health-related degree (e.g. psychology, psychotherapy)
• Experience working with adults with mental health needs and/or dementia
• Strong understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, capacity, and DoLS
• Experience supporting care delivery in a residential, nursing, or similar care setting
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience supporting audits, quality improvement, or compliance activity
• Experience supporting or guiding staff in clinical practice
• Understanding of social care regulations and best practice

• A Monday–Friday, daytime role — no evenings or weekends
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people with complex mental health needs
• Supportive, values-led organisation with a strong reputation
• Scope to shape clinical practice and quality within specialist services