DIRECTOR OF LEEDS MENTAL WELLBEING SERVICE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Director of  Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS)

Do you want to join us in transforming mental health services?

We are seeking an exceptional  Director to lead our large mental health contract for Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS).

This unique opportunity involves working across various partner organisations to lead the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service leadership team in delivering high quality mental health services. The role plays a crucial part in managing the day-to-day operations, fostering partnerships, and ensuring the sustainability and growth of LMWS.

Why us?

At LMWS, we are committed to enhancing mental health and wellbeing for our community. We work collaboratively with local partners and stakeholders to improve outcomes for individuals seeking mental health support. Our focus on transformation and innovation in mental health services has set us on a path of continuous improvement and excellence.

What you will be doing as our Director of Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service:

As the Director of Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful execution of the LMWS contract. Your strategic visions, operational expertise, and strong leadership abilities will be instrumental in driving the contracts’ success. You’ll also ensure the delivery of exceptional mental health services across all our communities, and so securing the contract for the future.  

What we are looking for:

• Post-graduate qualification to the Master’s level or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proven experience is strategic operations management within mental health services or related field.
• Extensive experience in change management and program management.
• Sound financial acumen, with experience in budget management and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration and building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Innovative and strategic thinking.
• Commitment to modernisation of services.

If you are passionate about improving mental health services, possess exceptional strategic and operational skills, have a desire to make a real difference to peoples lives  we would love to hear from you. Join our team and lead the way in transforming the service we offer to our communities.  Secondments will be considered.

Closing Date: : 20th November 2023

Please note that we may utilize digital interview methods. We are committed to being an inclusive community and offer flexible working opportunities for both full and part-time staff. As we work with vulnerable populations, all staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Person Specification

Training, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree or 3 years experience in a similar role
• A proven track record of successful delivery on all KPIs of a large complex contracts.
• Experience of leadership and management at a senior level
• Evidence of improving and maintaining operational performance

Desirable

• Experience of working at a senior level in a mental health or third sector organisation
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Experience of Leading in a matrix organisation

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Sound knowledge of managing budgets related to all areas of a contract. To include developing and monitoring budgets, controlling costs, and ensuring financial sustainability.
• Sound understanding of the risk of delivering mental health services across a range of settings
• An understanding of the commissioning landscape and how funding is allocated.
• A sound knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to manage a demanding workload and balance numerous demands both effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with partner agencies and wider stakeholders.
• Proven track record in developing managers and high performing teams

Desirable

• Experience of identifying opportunities for and securing funding to support additional local and national initiatives

Qualities and Values

Essential

• Commitment to the principles of inclusivity, equality, equity, and diversity
• Demonstrates values consistent with those of
• Northpoint.
• Effective communicator, both oral and written, who is able to adapt their style to the audience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

LEEDS BRIDGE HOUSE

Hunslet Road

LEEDS

West Yorkshire

LS10 1JN

Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)