Job summary We have an opportunity available for a Registered Mental Health Nurse Manager to join the team at our Registered Care Home, Beyer Lodge based at 65 Taylor Street Gorton Manchester M18 8DF. The team at Beyer Lodge provide nursing, care, treatment and reablement for up to 16 people living with a mental health condition and other associated care needs. Salary: £47,897 per annum Hours: 39 per week This role will play a crucial role in overseeing the service, ensuring compliance with regulations, delivering exceptional care to our service users, and be responsible for coming up with new and creative ideas to improve our service. Candidates must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and active on NMC register. You must have a Level 5 Diploma in health & social care (or the willingness to work towards in an agreed time- frame) and have previous experience of leading a team in a similar care setting. Main duties of the job We need someone with a compassionate nature, who is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others. You will need to be have the ability to adapt your approach to each service user, always ensuring service users are well taken care of and dreaming big for their future. You will need to have the courage to take calculated risks and possess a continuous learning mind-set. In this role you will take charge of the day-to-day operations of the service, In addition you will still be hands on providing compassionate and high-quality care to service users as well as managing and supervising staff members. If you are someone who enjoys building and maintaining strong relationships with others we are keen to hear from you. About us At Making Space we are a team that are driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community. Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do. Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected. Tailor Making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every persons needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives. Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too. Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making. Being Ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £47,897 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0190-25-0001 Job locations Making Space 65 Taylor Street Manchester M18 8DF Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose To ensure the effective day-to-day running of a registered care home with nursing, having overall accountability for ensuring the home is run in an efficient and safe manner whilst employees provide the highest standard of care to service users. You will be responsible for providing a person-centred service for people with a mental health condition and other associated care needs. The service will aim to meet and exceeds the requirements of legislation and inspection requirements. To be responsible for ensuring that all team members adhere to the standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other statutory bodies, ensuring the needs and rights of the service users are paramount promoting dignity, independence and choice. Principal Accountabilities 1. To ensure that service users are provided with care of the highest professional standards and that the service complies fully with CQC regulatory standards and demonstrates a person centred approach. 2. To be responsible for the effective management of the registered home, including the effective deployment of employees (including contingency cover) and effective use of financial and physical resources. 3. To ensure that care plans are accurate, updated and empowering and constructed in consultation with service users, advocates, family and stakeholders. 4. To develop, support and implement a range of activities designed to engage service users and team members in the decision-making processes of the home. 5. To liaise with partner organisations to ensure that the support provided for service users is: co-ordinated; tailored to the needs of the individual; and readily available. 6. To manage the work of all team members within the registered home, with an aim of ensuring service user support is readily accessible and tailored to the needs of the individual and to ensure that all team members undertake an integrated assessment, planning and review approach with service users, using an evidence based, person centred assessment and planning tool, and where necessary arrange for more specialist support. 7. To work with team members to plan, monitor, review and evaluate their work objectives and practices. To ensure the quality of the work of team members and to provide ongoing support and supervision for them. 8. To work as part of a regional team to develop and enhance service delivery. Where appropriate to undertake cross regional activities, e.g. training, investigations etc. 9. To manage team members in line with Making Spaces people management policies and statutory obligations to develop an effective, efficient and exceptional service, oversee responsibilities for specialised areas of work and to undertake employee relations investigations as part of an organsiational rota. 10. To maintain accurate records including those related to the ordering, administration and recording of medication and the accountability of service users finances. 11. To provide consultation and support to staff in emergencies and out of hours as agreed with your manager and to provide cover for staff in other areas at an appropriate level when necessary. 12. To demonstrate responsibility and leadership for promoting and championing all aspects of equal opportunities by valuing diversity in all areas of work. 13. To take responsibility for ensuring and achieving the objectives of the Making Space Health and Safety Policy. 14. To undertake any other duties in order to meet personal, team and organisational objectives following consultation with your manager. 15. Adopt working practices that minimises risk and maintains own and others health, safety and security that are consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. 16. Report any suspicion of risk to the appropriate people and/or organisation that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. 17. Adhere to and work within all the policies of Making Space such as protection of adults at risk, child protection policy, confidentiality and data protection policies, and all other Making Space policies. 18. To comply with the Skills for Care Code of Conduct. 19. To ensure the ongoing safety of the people we support by reporting/auctioning concerns through Local Authority Safeguarding Policies or the organisations whistle blowing policy. 20. To ensure that our Whistleblowing and our Safeguarding Policies are strictly observed by reporting all safeguarding concerns to a senior colleague, manager or senior manager and/or where required to the local authority safeguarding unit. 21. To ensure the registered manager understands the professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and nursing associates, and to ensure they hold registered nurses to account in their professional practice. 22. Track, analyse, and report on KPIs to measure progress and drive performance. Provide insights and recommendations based on KPI data to inform decision-making. Monitor trends and collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with objectives. Regularly update and maintain accurate KPI data. Support teams in setting and achieving performance targets. Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose To ensure the effective day-to-day running of a registered care home with nursing, having overall accountability for ensuring the home is run in an efficient and safe manner whilst employees provide the highest standard of care to service users. You will be responsible for providing a person-centred service for people with a mental health condition and other associated care needs. The service will aim to meet and exceeds the requirements of legislation and inspection requirements. To be responsible for ensuring that all team members adhere to the standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other statutory bodies, ensuring the needs and rights of the service users are paramount promoting dignity, independence and choice. Principal Accountabilities 1. To ensure that service users are provided with care of the highest professional standards and that the service complies fully with CQC regulatory standards and demonstrates a person centred approach. 2. To be responsible for the effective management of the registered home, including the effective deployment of employees (including contingency cover) and effective use of financial and physical resources. 3. To ensure that care plans are accurate, updated and empowering and constructed in consultation with service users, advocates, family and stakeholders. 4. To develop, support and implement a range of activities designed to engage service users and team members in the decision-making processes of the home. 5. To liaise with partner organisations to ensure that the support provided for service users is: co-ordinated; tailored to the needs of the individual; and readily available. 6. To manage the work of all team members within the registered home, with an aim of ensuring service user support is readily accessible and tailored to the needs of the individual and to ensure that all team members undertake an integrated assessment, planning and review approach with service users, using an evidence based, person centred assessment and planning tool, and where necessary arrange for more specialist support. 7. To work with team members to plan, monitor, review and evaluate their work objectives and practices. To ensure the quality of the work of team members and to provide ongoing support and supervision for them. 8. To work as part of a regional team to develop and enhance service delivery. Where appropriate to undertake cross regional activities, e.g. training, investigations etc. 9. To manage team members in line with Making Spaces people management policies and statutory obligations to develop an effective, efficient and exceptional service, oversee responsibilities for specialised areas of work and to undertake employee relations investigations as part of an organsiational rota. 10. To maintain accurate records including those related to the ordering, administration and recording of medication and the accountability of service users finances. 11. To provide consultation and support to staff in emergencies and out of hours as agreed with your manager and to provide cover for staff in other areas at an appropriate level when necessary. 12. To demonstrate responsibility and leadership for promoting and championing all aspects of equal opportunities by valuing diversity in all areas of work. 13. To take responsibility for ensuring and achieving the objectives of the Making Space Health and Safety Policy. 14. To undertake any other duties in order to meet personal, team and organisational objectives following consultation with your manager. 15. Adopt working practices that minimises risk and maintains own and others health, safety and security that are consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. 16. Report any suspicion of risk to the appropriate people and/or organisation that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. 17. Adhere to and work within all the policies of Making Space such as protection of adults at risk, child protection policy, confidentiality and data protection policies, and all other Making Space policies. 18. To comply with the Skills for Care Code of Conduct. 19. To ensure the ongoing safety of the people we support by reporting/auctioning concerns through Local Authority Safeguarding Policies or the organisations whistle blowing policy. 20. To ensure that our Whistleblowing and our Safeguarding Policies are strictly observed by reporting all safeguarding concerns to a senior colleague, manager or senior manager and/or where required to the local authority safeguarding unit. 21. To ensure the registered manager understands the professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and nursing associates, and to ensure they hold registered nurses to account in their professional practice. 22. Track, analyse, and report on KPIs to measure progress and drive performance. Provide insights and recommendations based on KPI data to inform decision-making. Monitor trends and collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with objectives. Regularly update and maintain accurate KPI data. Support teams in setting and achieving performance targets. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse and active on NMC Register Desirable Management NVQ IV (or equivalent) or a willingness to undertake a suitable qualification Experience Essential Extensive experience of working within the field of mental health conditions Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating work to meet objectives Experience of managing or informally supporting colleagues Experience of working effectively with a range of agencies Experience of using information technology for a range of different purposes Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professionals from other agencies and share information appropriately Understanding of how to develop and deliver a person centred approach and an ability to assess, plan and review an individuals needs To demonstrate creativity and original thinking, whilst developing practical solutions to problems Ability to manage conflicting priorities and ones own time with a minimum of supervision An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in the written form Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development Understanding of relevant legislation, strategies and policies when working with service users and carers and advising colleagues appropriately A practical knowledge and understanding of Clinical Risk Management and Infection Control Techniques. An awareness and understanding of Clinical Governance and Audit An understanding of legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983, the Mental Capacity Act 2005; the Essentia Standards for Quality and Safety and Regulations. Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and valuing service users perspectives and choices Motivated to work towards creating a safe, open and trusting environment Awareness of the issues around working with vulnerable adults and the boundaries of professional relationships Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse and active on NMC Register Desirable Management NVQ IV (or equivalent) or a willingness to undertake a suitable qualification Experience Essential Extensive experience of working within the field of mental health conditions Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating work to meet objectives Experience of managing or informally supporting colleagues Experience of working effectively with a range of agencies Experience of using information technology for a range of different purposes Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professionals from other agencies and share information appropriately Understanding of how to develop and deliver a person centred approach and an ability to assess, plan and review an individuals needs To demonstrate creativity and original thinking, whilst developing practical solutions to problems Ability to manage conflicting priorities and ones own time with a minimum of supervision An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in the written form Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development Understanding of relevant legislation, strategies and policies when working with service users and carers and advising colleagues appropriately A practical knowledge and understanding of Clinical Risk Management and Infection Control Techniques. An awareness and understanding of Clinical Governance and Audit An understanding of legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983, the Mental Capacity Act 2005; the Essentia Standards for Quality and Safety and Regulations. Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and valuing service users perspectives and choices Motivated to work towards creating a safe, open and trusting environment Awareness of the issues around working with vulnerable adults and the boundaries of professional relationships 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). Additional information 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 Making Space Address Making Space 65 Taylor Street Manchester M18 8DF Employer's website https://makingspace.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)