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Job description

Inspire is the leading mental health, learning disability, addiction and wellbeing charity across the island of Ireland. Every day, our teams support individuals, families and communities to promote wellbeing, recovery and hope. We are committed to delivering high quality, person centred services that empower people to live healthier, more fulfilled lives

Responsibilities

• Lead Inspires’ Mental Health & Addiction Services adopting a model of best practice for Mental Health and Addiction.
• Support the strategic development of Inspire Mental Health & Addiction Services, in accordance with the objectives, vision and values of the organisation.
• Monitor and review strategy on a regular basis and report to the Group Director of Care (Mental Health & Addiction Services) and Support on progress towards the strategic priorities, be accountable for the results.
• Ensure delivery of objectives and key performance targets for Inspire Mental Health & Addiction Services.
• Ensure Inspires’ vision and values are embedded within your area of responsibility.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A qualification in either Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health profession OR QCF Level 5 or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management position with at least 3 years’ in an influential leadership position in a Health and Social Care area.
• Demonstrable experience of service development and service improvement.
• Responsibility for managing a budget for delivery of a service or a department.
• Thorough working knowledge of governance obligations and systems.
• Experience of direct line management with well-developed people management skills.
• Experience of negotiating with statutory bodies at operational and strategic levels.
• Experience of using Microsoft packages to include Microsoft outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and Understanding of Regulatory Bodies within the Health & Social Care.
• To be flexible as the role will involve working at various locations.
• Possess a full current driving licence, business insurance and access to a car. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a driver’s licence.

Further Information

Location: Lombard House, 10-20 Lombard Street, Belfast