Interim Service Manager – Specialised Deaf Service – BSL Proficient

Interim Service Manager – Specialised Deaf Service – BSL Proficient
6-Month Fixed Term Contract
£60,000 per annum (pro-rata) + Excellent Benefits
Midlands | 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 [email protected] 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.