Jewish Care · 6 hours ago
CLINICAL SUPPORT LEAD – MENTAL HEALTH
Highgate, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelJewish Care is seeking a dedicated and clinically experienced Clinical Support Lead – Mental Health to support the Registered Manager and Care Management Teams across their specialist mental health residential care homes. This role involves supporting clinical care delivery, coordinating assessments and reviews, and ensuring high standards of person-centred care for adults with mental health needs.
Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Undertake and support comprehensive assessments of residents’ mental health and wellbeing
Coordinate and monitor the delivery of clinical and care interventions
Support medication management, emergency care, and clinical decision-making
Support the Registered Manager and Care Management Teams with day-to-day operational oversight
Contribute to care planning, risk management, and service development
Provide clinical input into policies, procedures, and service improvements
Act as a key liaison with healthcare professionals, community mental health services, and external partners
Support and attend clinical reviews, MDT meetings, and care planning discussions
Facilitate effective communication with residents and families
Support compliance with CQC regulations, internal policies, and best practice standards
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, audits, and records
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service reviews
Support staff development through guidance, coaching, and informal training
Promote good practice in dementia care, mental health support, safeguarding, and capacity
Advocate for residents’ rights, dignity, and wellbeing
Provide emotional support to residents and families
Support residents in accessing appropriate healthcare services
Qualification
Required
Clinical qualification such as RGN, RMN, or a relevant mental health-related degree (e.g. psychology, psychotherapy)
Experience working with adults with mental health needs and/or dementia
Strong understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, capacity, and DoLS
Experience supporting care delivery in a residential, nursing, or similar care setting
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
Strong organisational and communication skills
Preferred
Experience supporting audits, quality improvement, or compliance activity
Experience supporting or guiding staff in clinical practice
Understanding of social care regulations and best practice
Benefits
A Monday–Friday, daytime role — no evenings or weekends
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people with complex mental health needs
Supportive, values-led organisation with a strong reputation
Scope to shape clinical practice and quality within specialist services
Company
Jewish Care
Jewish Care is a health and social care organization that offers home care, assisted living and mental health services.
Founded in 1990
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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