Interim Service Manager – Specialised Deaf Service – BSL Proficient6-Month Fixed Term Contract£60,000 per annum (pro-rata) + Excellent BenefitsMidlands | Full-Time | Fixed-Term
British Sign Language Proficient – Health Care Leader
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for transforming care environments and driving cultural change?
Do you have proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL) and a strong background in health and social care?
If so, we have an exceptional opportunity for you to lead a specialised mental health inpatient and step-down service in the Midlands on a fixed-term basis.
About the Role:This pivotal role focuses on transformation, change management, and embedding new BSL tools to support inclusive communication and cultural alignment between deaf and non-deaf team members. As the Interim Service Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care, empowering your team, and ensuring a person-centred approach for all service users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Change Management: Drive the implementation of innovative BSL tools to enhance communication and foster inclusivity.
- Service Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies.
- Team Development: Inspire and develop a diverse team, bridging the gap between deaf and non-deaf staff, and promoting a culture of understanding and collaboration.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor and improve care quality through effective auditing, training, and performance management.
Location:This Midlands-based service is accessible from locations such as Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, and Nottingham, Northampton offering a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Criteria:
- Proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL). This is non-negotiable.
- Proven leadership experience within health and social care, ideally in mental health, step-down, or specialist social care settings.
- Demonstrable experience in change management and embedding new practices or tools.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, including CQC requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead inclusively.
Contact Details:For more information or to apply for this unique and impactful opportunity, please contact Franklin Broen at Compass Associates on fbrown@compassltd.co.uk Please send an up-to-date CV for the role.
Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this fixed-term vacancy. We offer a £200 inJohn Lewis vouchers referral bonus for each successful recommendation.
