Head of Care

Location: Lancashire

Salary: A GBP 48,000 : A GBP 51,000 DOE

Are you a dedicated, experienced leader in healthcare, ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for providing the highest standards of care and supporting individuals with brain injuries to reach their full potential? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

Position Overview

As the Head of Care, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the health care needs of individuals, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained, and leading a dedicated team. You will take responsibility for leading, developing, and supervising the care teams to enable individuals with brain injury to perform daily living functions, develop personal skills, and achieve their highest level of independence.

Key Responsibilities

: Take responsibility for the health care needs of individuals in the service and maintain the highest standards of care delivery.

: Lead, direct, and supervise the rehabilitation support teams in delivering person:centered care.

: Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and relevant legislation.

: Lead assessments and referrals, and coordinate admission and discharge processes for individuals in the service.

: Lead on health promotion and ensure the delivery of evidence:based clinical care and safety.

: Oversee and ensure high:quality care, including leading audits, managing medication systems, and supporting quality assurance initiatives.

: Deputize for the Service Manager as required, ensuring smooth operations and continuity of care.

: Develop, implement, and evaluate care and support plans, ensuring that they are evidence:based and tailored to individual needs.

: Support training and development for the team, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

: Ensure that the service environment is safe, clean, and conducive to maximum independence and rehabilitation.

Required Qualifications And Experience

: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

: Experience of managing a large team and working within rehabilitation or brain injury services.

: Proven experience of managing complex care/rehabilitation services.

: Experience of leading assessments and care planning, and delivering clinical interventions.

: Knowledge of relevant legislation and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection process.

: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team.

: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external agencies.

Why Join Us?

We provide dedicated holistic care to help individuals with brain injuries optimise their physical, social, psychological, and vocational potential. Our state:of:the:art facilities include accessible en:suite rooms, fully accessible bungalows, an onsite hydrotherapy pool, gymnasium, rehabilitation kitchen, sensory gardens, and a cafÃ.

We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support and fostering an environment where you can make the most of your skills and expertise. If youre looking for an opportunity to contribute to the growth of an innovative care environment, we want to hear from you

Apply now and be part of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries to provide exceptional care. Please submit your CV to note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.