Project Manager, Mental Health, Community Health

Are you passionate about working within the Mental Health field? Seeking a new challenge? Then this could be the role for you! We require a progressive Manager with extensive mental health experience for our Supported Living Mental Health Recovery Service for up to 26 people with mental health needs, located in Liverpool and an Outreach team supporting adults in the community with Mental Health and Physical Disabilities.

You will be part of and lead a highly committed team of Recovery Support Workers which provides the delivery of a person-centered recovery and rehabilitation service for people with enduring mental health needs.

The Role The post holder will be accountable for the development, operational management, staff management and quality assurance of the service. Coordinating the delivery of a person centered recovery and rehabilitation service. Deployment of staff to meet individual needs and preferences within available resources. Supervision, coaching, performance management and support of staff. Responding to referrals and undertaking initial assessments of need.

Ensuring all service users has a co-produced plan of support and a designated Key Worker. To ensure that service users receive individualised person centered support which enables them to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities as fully as possible. Co-ordinating a programme of regular person-centered reviews which put each person's views and unique recovery journey at the heart of planning and decision making.

Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community based agencies to provide holistic, wrap-around support. Maintaining high standards of environmental safety/quality and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Facilitate service user engagement, involvement and peer support. Qualities Required Applicants will be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the people we support and will be able to develop trusting relationships based on empathy and respect.

You will have the skills and personal qualities to be able to engage people in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities. You will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with the people we support, their families and mental health professionals/agencies. You will need an up-to-date understanding of the recovery approach and recovery principles as well as mental health legislation, services and interventions.

You will demonstrate a good knowledge of the MHA, MCA, DOLs and the care standards. You will have the knowledge and skills to ensure the safe management and administration of medicines. You will be required to work on a rota system working evenings, weekends and bank holidays. We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures.

As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT community. Creative Support has a corporate commitment to enabling people with caring and family responsibilities to apply for senior roles, part time applicants will be considered for this role. Vacancy Reference Number: 90572 .

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role.

As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.