If you are looking for a dynamic leadership opportunity in the mental health sector where you can utilise your skills and experience in a high level, fast paced and diverse role then you may be our next Service Manager . This role, based in Christchurch, has ultimate responsibility for leading Adult Respite (Crisis & Planned) and Youth residential services and includes being an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.
You will:
Use your depth of experience in the mental health sector to guide and support Team Leaders and kaimahi in your services.
Be an active participant on the Senior Leadership Team, collaboratively working on the strategic development and future direction of the organisation.
Ensure that your services meet the KPIs of current contracts and keep within the budgets and resources of these contract lines.
Build and maintain a culture that aligns with our organisational values.
Be proficient in the use of person-centred, recovery focused and trauma informed frameworks.
Support the development of professional relationships with outside agencies.
Have the experience and ability to lead investigations and work through complaints with professionalism and integrity.
Be a member of the clinical on call team on a rostered basis.
The role requires:
A Registered Health Professional e.g. Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
At least five years' significant experience in a clinical role within mental health, health, older persons, disability or similar settings and at least three years' experience in a senior leadership role.
Commitment to the bicultural journey that Stepping Stone Trust is on as we live out our partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
Familiarity with Nga Paerewa Health & Disability Service Standards and the Code of Health & Disability Services Consumer Rights.
A personal passion and mission to serve vulnerable tangata within the community.
Strong professional boundaries and skills in discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent risk assessment and problem-solving abilities and the skills to balance service oversight with strategic objectives.
A clear result with required Police Check and VCA vetting.
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding role and have a passion for working with people in your community, we would love to hear from you.
For further information and/or a Position Description, please contact Rachel on 03 338 6390 or email ******.
Stepping Stone Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and we strive to attract and maintain a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and ensuring a positive culture for people to work in.
Our organisation has a strong commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people; and any employees will be vetted to a level appropriate to the role for which they have applied.
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