Community Service Manager

Northamptonshire Mind; Northampton; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health charity in Northampton seeks a Community Services Manager to lead local interventions and support collaboration with NHS partners. The position offers a salary of £30,438.03 per annum, flexible leave, and training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have mental health service experience and strong leadership skills. Applications are due by 5th December 2025.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Comprehensive induction

On-the-job training

Company sick pay

Pension

Blue Light Card

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide local mental health interventions.
• Support partners at Northamptonshire Health Foundation Trust for crisis support.
• Participate in decision-making for local partnerships.

Skills

Experience of delivering and organising Mental Health support services

Understanding of communities

Line Management and leadership experience

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of mental health issues

Good financial management skills

Organisational and time-management skills

Job description

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Community Services Manager

Mind, Wellingborough, NN8 4QA

37.5 hours per week

£30,438.03 per annum, pro rata

Would you like to join a growing and dedicated organisation looking to improve mental health and wellbeing for the people of Wellingborough?

Northamptonshire Mind has developed over the last two years as a newly merged organisation providing vital community mental health services across the county.

Due to the expansion of our organisation, we now have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Community Services Manager in our Community Hub in Wellingborough.

As a Community Services Manager you will lead a team of staff, volunteers, and social work students to provide local mental health interventions in Wellingborough, and support our partners at Northamptonshire Health Foundation Trust (NHFT) to deliver crisis support.

You will be expected to work independently with the support of the executive team and other Community Service Managers. The role will also include being part of the decision‑making process of the recently formed local partnerships working with other agencies and organisations.

What skills are required?

• Experience of delivering and organising Mental Health support services in the areas of prevention and support
• Understanding of communities and how to effectively communicate with them
• Line Management and leadership experience
• Ability to give and receive feedback
• Resilience and ability to deal with challenging situations
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues
• Positive attitude towards people with mental health issues
• Good financial management skills and shrewd judgement
• Good organisational, administrative, and time‑management skills, ability to work under pressure, managing competing priorities, and ensuring deadlines are met

What's in it for you?

• 31 days pro‑rated annual leave per year including public holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 full years of service
• Comprehensive service‑specific induction
• On‑the‑job training both internal and external
• Company sick pay
• Pension
• Blue Light Card

Closing Date: 5th December 2025

Interview Date: 11th/12th December 2025