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About Hope Homecare

We don’t just provide care—we pioneer it. At Hope Homecare, our passion is person-centred, purpose-driven support. With CQC and NHS contracts under our belt and a gold standard end-of-life care badge to prove it, we’re now expanding our mental health services—and we’re looking for a leader, not just a nurse.

The Role – Be the Architect of Our Mental Health Division

This is a senior leadership role with clinical teeth. As Head of Mental Health Services, you’ll run the mental health arm of our supported living service like your own specialist unit. Every referral, every plan, every staff rota, every budget—you’ll own it. You won’t just change lives. You’ll shape the whole service.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and create person-centred, trauma-informed care plans. • Lead safeguarding, clinical governance, and risk management. • Manage mental health-specific referrals and relationships with commissioners. • Recruit, supervise, and develop your mental health staff team. • Conduct regular spot checks, supervisions, and appraisals. • Manage department budgets and track KPIs. • Lead on staff rotas and ensure safe, effective coverage. • Ensure compliance with CQC, PAMMS, MCA, DoLS.

Requirements

RMN with valid NMC pin. • 3+ years in a leadership role within mental health care. • Strong understanding of relevant legislation and compliance frameworks. • Experience in managing staff and building services. • Must be a driver with access to a vehicle. • Must have easy access to Barnet, Haringey, and Havering.

Desirable Extras

• Experience in supported living. • Familiar with NHS frameworks and tendered contracts. • Trained in trauma-informed care, PACE, or DBT.

Benefits

• £60,000 – £65,000 salary + performance bonuses. • 35 days annual leave. • CPD support, leadership training, revalidation assistance. • Bupa Assist wellbeing support. • Company phone and laptop.