Mental Health Service Manager: Lead Contracts & People

Look Ahead Care Support and Housing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Greater London is seeking an organized and resilient Service Manager for their Mental Health Service. The role entails managing all contracts within Hammersmith and Fulham, overseeing a team of support workers, and ensuring effective service delivery. The ideal candidate should possess a degree or equivalent and have significant experience in staff management and contract oversight. This position offers a salary of £39,000 on a fixed-term contract for maternity cover.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days

Free DBS

Discounts and cashback opportunities

Paid induction programme

ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Online wellbeing resources

Generous pension contributions

Quarterly Staff Awards

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience managing contracts and resources to meet performance targets.
• Experience in housing management performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contracts within the designated patch.
• Line‑manage front‑line staff including 1 Team Leader and 7 Support Workers.
• Focus on leadership and competence development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidence

Resilience

Staff management

Contract management

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

CMI/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

A community-focused care provider in Greater London is seeking an organized and resilient Service Manager for their Mental Health Service. The role entails managing all contracts within Hammersmith and Fulham, overseeing a team of support workers, and ensuring effective service delivery. The ideal candidate should possess a degree or equivalent and have significant experience in staff management and contract oversight. This position offers a salary of £39,000 on a fixed-term contract for maternity cover.