Mental Health Service Manager
Gloucester
£37,008 per annum
Full Time (40 Hours per Week)
Juice Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and growing care provider in their search for a Mental Health Service Manager to join their Gloucestershire team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader within health and social care who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals living with complex mental health needs. If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely transform lives while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As the Mental Health Service Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of supported living services across Gloucestershire, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and recovery-focused care.
You will support individuals with a range of complex mental health needs, including dual diagnosis, substance misuse, suicidal ideation, and behaviours that challenge. Leading from the front, you'll provide guidance, direction, and support to your team, ensuring excellent outcomes for service users while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Sunday rota
- Alternate weekend working required
- On-call commitment of 1 week in every 5 (first line support)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage supported living services for adults with mental health needs
- Ensure person-centred support plans and risk assessments are implemented and regularly reviewed
- Promote recovery-focused practices and positive outcomes for service users
- Maintain compliance with CQC standards and relevant legislation
- Support, coach and develop staff teams to achieve high performance
- Manage safeguarding concerns, incident reporting and risk management processes
- Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, local authorities, families and other stakeholders
- Monitor service quality and continuously drive improvement initiatives
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting across services
About You
We're looking for an empathetic, resilient and proactive leader who is passionate about supporting individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous management or leadership experience within mental health services
- Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health conditions
- Strong understanding of recovery-focused approaches and positive risk management
- Experience working within trauma-informed frameworks
- Proven ability to develop risk assessments, support plans and care plans
- Strong people management, coaching and team development skills
- Excellent knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and CQC regulations
- Outstanding communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
- Management qualification within Health & Social Care
- Experience supporting individuals with dual diagnosis, learning disabilities and/or autism
What's In It For You?
Alongside a rewarding career with real purpose, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive salary of £37,008 per annum
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer
- Flexible working opportunities
- Free parking
- Wellbeing support programmes
- Free online GP and counselling services
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to lifestyle discounts, cycle-to-work scheme and additional employee benefits
Apply Today
If you're an experienced care leader ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact within mental health services, we'd love to hear from you.
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