Organisation: Joneshouse Recruitment
Salary: £50,000 + 11% Performance Bonus (Paid Quarterly)
Location:GILLINGHAM
Service Type: New Commission – 15-Bed Mental Health (MH) Residential
The Opportunity
Joneshouse is seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Manager to lead the commissioning and grand opening of our clients brand-new, 15-bed residential service specialising in Mental Health (MH) needs.
Opening later this year, this role offers a unique opportunity for a "mobilisation expert" to build a service from the ground up. You will be the driving force behind the registration process, staff recruitment, and the initial intake of residents, ensuring that the home opens with a "Good" or "Outstanding" trajectory.
The Opportunity
Joneshouse is seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Manager to lead the commissioning and grand opening of our brand-new, 15-bed residential service specialising in Mental Health (MH) needs.
Opening later this year, this role offers a unique opportunity for a "mobilisation expert" to build a service from the ground up. You will be the driving force behind the registration process, staff recruitment, and the initial intake of residents, ensuring that the home opens with a "Good" or "Outstanding" trajectory.
Main Purpose of the Job
To lead the opening and ongoing management of the service through:
Home Commissioning: Guiding the client through the final stages of the build, CQC registration, and service setup.
Recruitment & Mobilisation: Hiring and training a brand-new staff team aligned with our clients values.
Lead Practice: Establishing excellence in service user support for complex mental health needs.
Service Growth: Maximising occupancy from day one through strategic business development.
Principal Accountabilities
Commissioning & Registration: Liaise with CQC to ensure the service is registered in a timely manner and meets all initial regulatory requirements.
Practice Leadership: Develop and implement excellence in mental health support and Active Support models.
Mobilisation Planning: Draw up and implement the initial Service Plan based on the specific mental health needs of the 15-bed intake.
Recruitment: Build the staff team from scratch, managing the recruitment of Support Workers, Seniors, and Deputy Managers.
Assessment: Carry out complex pre-admission assessments to identify potential risks and ensure a balanced resident group.
Staff Development: Lead the professional induction of the new team, ensuring all staff are trained in MH-specific de-escalation and person-centred care.
Stakeholder Relations: Represent the client externally, building productive relationships with local mental health teams, forensic psychiatrists, and social workers.
Financial Management: Manage the service budget and petty cash, ensuring financial integrity during the opening phase.
Reporting: Compile detailed reports for CTO/CPA/Professionals meetings regarding client progress and risk management.
Business Development: Proactively promote the home to local authorities to fill the 15 beds and maintain high occupancy.
Risk & Safety: Implement and review risk assessments for service users and staff; ensure the new physical environment is safe and compliant with Health & Safety law.
Safeguarding: Act as the lead for all safeguarding (POVA/SOVA) investigations, ensuring timely referrals and compliance.
Quality Audits: Establish a culture of internal auditing from day one to ensure the home is "inspection-ready" at all times.
On-Call: Provide on-call support as required to ensure the stability of the new service.
Rewards & Benefits
Base Salary: £50,000 per annum.
Bonus Structure: 11% Performance Bonus, paid out quarterly based on occupancy, compliance, and quality KPIs.
Autonomy: The chance to put your "stamp" on a brand-new service.
Progression: This is a growing organisation with clear pathways to Area Management.
Are you ready to take a blank canvas and turn it into a centre of excellence? Apply today to lead the opening of our newest 15-bed MH service
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year