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Assistant Manager - Liverpool

Brainkind

The closing date is 31 August 2025

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Job summary

Assistant Manager

Liverpool

£30,458 - £35,837 per annum DOE

35hrs per week

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Main duties of the job

MAIN PURPOSE:

To assist in the management of a multi disciplinary workforce in a Brainkind Rehabilitation Centre for people with an Acquired Brain Injury. You must have QCF (NVQ) Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification in Social Care/Health, along with experience of Person-Centered care, working within statutory requirements and management of staff.

About us

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £30,458 - £35,837 per annum DOE         

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0462-25-0035

Job locations

The Disabilities Trust - Redford Court

7 Birt Close

Liverpool

L8 7SZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate professional leadership and provide hands on management support and guidance, managing staff activities and influencing their practises and attitude.

Assume line management responsibility for a group of staff which may include Team Leaders, as directed by the line manager in accordance with Brainkinds policies and procedures.

Assist and support the Service / Area Manager in setting and monitoring of budgets, capital and revenue for each area within location.

Support the organisation with affective staff rotas ensuring staff meet their contractual requirements and personal objectives.

Be prepared to meet regularly with local authority representatives, staff, clinicians, family and other stakeholders to ensure a multidisciplinary team approach to service provision. This may require working unsociable hours including evenings and weekends on occasion or where required.

Participate in the on call rota

Support Service / Area Manager in selection and recruitment of staff in accordance with Brainkind Policies and Procedure, paying particular attention to desired attitudes and values of potential team members.

Ensure all staff receives required supervision and personal development reviews, to promote their learning, as per Brainkind policies.

To ensure all People We Support have received and been involved in their assessment, support plans, person centred plans and ongoing reviews.

Ensure the outcomes within the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety are met thus establishing compliance to Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Care Quality Commission Regulations 2009.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate professional leadership and provide hands on management support and guidance, managing staff activities and influencing their practises and attitude.

Assume line management responsibility for a group of staff which may include Team Leaders, as directed by the line manager in accordance with Brainkinds policies and procedures.

Assist and support the Service / Area Manager in setting and monitoring of budgets, capital and revenue for each area within location.

Support the organisation with affective staff rotas ensuring staff meet their contractual requirements and personal objectives.

Be prepared to meet regularly with local authority representatives, staff, clinicians, family and other stakeholders to ensure a multidisciplinary team approach to service provision. This may require working unsociable hours including evenings and weekends on occasion or where required.

Participate in the on call rota

Support Service / Area Manager in selection and recruitment of staff in accordance with Brainkind Policies and Procedure, paying particular attention to desired attitudes and values of potential team members.

Ensure all staff receives required supervision and personal development reviews, to promote their learning, as per Brainkind policies.

To ensure all People We Support have received and been involved in their assessment, support plans, person centred plans and ongoing reviews.

Ensure the outcomes within the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety are met thus establishing compliance to Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Care Quality Commission Regulations 2009.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ABOUT YOU:
  • QCF (NVQ) level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification in Social Care/Health (a commitment to work towards may be considered)
  • Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes a high quality specific service and experience.
  • In depth knowledge of statutory requirements such as Care Quality Commission regulations and outcomes.
  • Experience in the management and guidance of junior staff via formal supervisions and appraisals to maintain and improve quality and morale.
  • Ability to prioritise the workload to meet specified deadlines
  • Able to demonstrate the use of initiative, problem solving skills and an ability to be flexible in approach
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ABOUT YOU:
  • QCF (NVQ) level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification in Social Care/Health (a commitment to work towards may be considered)
  • Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes a high quality specific service and experience.
  • In depth knowledge of statutory requirements such as Care Quality Commission regulations and outcomes.
  • Experience in the management and guidance of junior staff via formal supervisions and appraisals to maintain and improve quality and morale.
  • Ability to prioritise the workload to meet specified deadlines
  • Able to demonstrate the use of initiative, problem solving skills and an ability to be flexible in approach

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

Brainkind

Address

The Disabilities Trust - Redford Court

7 Birt Close

Liverpool

L8 7SZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

The Disabilities Trust - Redford Court

7 Birt Close

Liverpool

L8 7SZ


Employer's website

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

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Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £30,458 - £35,837 per annum DOE         

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0462-25-0035

Job locations

The Disabilities Trust - Redford Court

7 Birt Close

Liverpool

L8 7SZ


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