Recovery Lounge Manager (Mental Health)

Mind BLMK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in the UK is looking for a Recovery Lounge Manager. This role focuses on providing compassionate, person-centered support to individuals in crisis across Bedfordshire. The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated team and collaborate with NHS partners to deliver effective mental health services. With flexible working hours and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NEST pension scheme with contributions

Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of Recovery Lounges with a focus on person-centered support.
• Supervise and inspire a team of Mental Health Support Workers.
• Build partnerships with NHS services and local groups.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Crisis management

Mental health awareness

Job description

Make a Real Difference to Mental Health Across Bedfordshire

We are excited to offer a managerial opportunity within our Recovery Lounges, where every evening holds the power to change a life.

Recovery Lounge Manager Post no : 656

Working Base :

HQ,The Rufus Centre, Flitwick, MK45 1AH

Area Covered : Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford & Biggleswade

Contract type : Permanent

Hours : 35.25 hours per week

Work Pattern : Flexible across Monday to Sunday, up to 5 Shifts on site per week, 1 Day at HQ in Flitwick each week

Salary : £28,581.08.00 per annum (£30,000.00 F.T.E)

If youre confident working in fast-paced settings and want to support people in crisis while shaping an excellent, high-impact service, this could be the role for you.

Not only will you make a meaningful difference to people when they need it most, but youll also have the chance to grow your own career, working within the leading mental health charity across Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes.

As our Recovery Lounge Manager , youll lead the delivery of this vital service across Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford, and Biggleswade. Youll guide and coordinate our incredibly dedicated and skilled team of eight Mental Health Support Workers and our volunteers across multiple sites (as above), working closely with NHS partners to ensure every person who walks through our doors receives compassionate, safe, and high-quality support in line with our RICH values.

This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership roleperfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, values meaningful human connection, and is passionate about crisis prevention and mental health recovery.

What Youll Do

Champion the day-to-day operation of our Recovery Lounges, ensuring safe, effective, person-centred support, in line with Mind BLMKs service delivery models, policies and procedures.

Lead, inspire, and supervise staff and volunteers, fostering growth, wellbeing, and confidence.

Assess individuals needs, offer a community setting where those who struggle with isolation can find engagement, deliver 1 : 1 support, and help prevent further deterioration or crisis.

Build strong partnerships with NHS mental health services and local community groups to maximise impact.

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, data management, and service quality.

Represent Mind BLMK across Bedfordshire, strengthening awareness and engagement with our crisis services.

Work closely with the Crisis Services Delivery Manager and Operational Crisis Services Manager to deliver a successful and valued service.

You can find more information about in the Role Profile on our website.

Benefits of Working with Mind BLMK

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus all Bank Holidays (usually 8, pro rata)
• NEST pension scheme with auto-enrolment
• Employer contribution : 3%
• Employee contribution : 5%
• Optional Health Plan
• Learning & Development opportunities, including in-house and external training
• Flexible working available on request (in line with Mind BLMK policy)
• Proud Disability Confident Employer (since 2008)
• Mindful Employer and Mindful Employer Plus signatory
• demonstrating our ongoing commitment to positive mental health in the workplace

Closedown : 5pm, 7 th

January 2026

Please note : We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply

Start date : ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note : Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.