Assistant Director Care and Support (Mental Health & Addiction)

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The Vacancy Assistant Director Care and Support - Mental Health & Addiction Salary: £46,260.51 - £60,000.00 Location: Lombard House We Are Inspire 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. We are now seeking a compassionate, strategic and values-driven Assistant Director of Care and Support - Mental Health & Addiction to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of our services. About the Role The Assistant Director of Care and Support - Mental Health & Addiction role offers the opportunity to influence service delivery across a wide portfolio of mental health and addiction services. You will support the strategic direction of the organisation, oversee safe and effective service operations, and provide leadership and guidance to managers and teams. You will also represent Inspire with key partners, strengthen governance and quality standards, and support service development across the region. Key Responsibilities You will: Lead Mental Health & Addiction Services in alignment with Inspire's vision, values and strategic objectives. Provide leadership, support and direction to managers and teams, ensuring they have the capability to meet organisational goals. Oversee day-to-day service operations, promoting safe, high-quality and person-centred delivery. Monitor quality, performance and regulatory compliance, supporting improvement where required. Build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, funders, statutory bodies and partner organisations. Support business development opportunities and represent Inspire positively at all levels. Promote good governance, contribute to policy and risk processes, and support organisational compliance. Provide leadership in staff development, supervision, coaching and performance management. Oversee financial performance and support effective budget planning and monitoring. Essential Criteria We want to hear from candidates who feel inspired by our mission and who meet the following essential criteria. If you share our values and have the experience to help us continue delivering high-quality Mental Health & Addiction Services, we warmly encourage you to apply. 1. Qualifications A qualification in either Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health profession. or QCF Level 5 or equivalent 2. Experience Applicants must have, by the closing date for applications, demonstrable experience in each of the following areas: 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. 3. Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of regulatory bodies within Health & Social Care 4. Circumstances Flexibility to work at various locations Full current driving licence, business insurance and access to a car (alternative proposals considered for applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence) Why Join Inspire? You will join a passionate senior team committed to improving mental health and addiction services across the island of Ireland. In this role, you can expect: Work that has genuine impact on the lives of individuals and communities A values-led culture rooted in inclusion, compassion and respect Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth Access to Inspire's wellbeing initiatives and staff support programmes Additional Information This post requires a satisfactory Enhanced AccessNI check including Adult Barred List checks. A waiting list may be created for similar roles for nine months. Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and selection based on merit. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're a strategic, compassionate and forward-thinking leader committed to shaping high-quality mental health and addiction services, we would love to hear from you. Contact: Apply online: Our Organisation Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities. Our Benefits Enhanced Annual Leave Cycle to Work Scheme Shopping Discounts Employee Wellbeing Initiatives Death in Service Benefit Occupational Sick Pay To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
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Location:
Belfast
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Customer Service | Advising

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