Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Supported Living

Frontier Consulting • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £45,000 - £65,000 / year • 3d ago

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mental Health Nurse to become a Registered Manager to lead our Supported Living service, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities (LD), Mental Health needs, and Complex Care requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables individuals to live independently and achieve positive outcomes. You must have PBS experience for this role.

You should ideally have or to have started the Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification in order to register. Support will be provided to the right candidate.

Some travel to Coventry will be required, as there is another supported living site there but Birmingham will be the main location.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management, quality, compliance, and performance of the service, ensuring exceptional standards of care and support are maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Provide effective leadership and management of the Supported Living service.
Ensure the service operates in line with regulatory requirements, company policies, and best practice standards.
Promote and embed a person-centred culture that supports independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion.
Lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding support.
Manage staffing, recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management processes.
Maintain compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, risk management, and quality assurance frameworks.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals supported, families, local authorities, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and outcome-focused support plans.
Monitor service quality through audits, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure the service remains financially sustainable.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience as a Registered Manager, RMN within Supported Living or a similar adult social care setting.
Significant experience supporting individuals with:
Learning Disabilities (LD)
Mental Health needs
Complex Care requirements
Strong knowledge and practical experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches and implementation.
Demonstrable experience managing behaviours of concern and developing proactive support strategies.
Excellent understanding of person-centred care principles and outcome-focused support.
Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
Experience working with commissioners, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and relevant legislation.
Ability to manage service performance, compliance, and quality standards effectively.
Full UK driving licence (desirable).