Residential Addictions Manager

Priory Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a groundbreaking residential addiction service. As the Residential Addictions Manager, you will spearhead the design and launch of an innovative, non-medical treatment model. This role offers the chance to shape the future of affordable addiction care, ensuring a market-leading approach to therapy and client support. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those seeking recovery, and enjoy a fulfilling career with ample professional development opportunities. This is your chance to lead change in a vital sector.

Benefits

Access to CPD

Clear salary progression plan

Career pathway

Employee assistance programme

Access to Priory Benefits Portal

Funded DBS

33 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Accrue additional annual leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a residential therapeutic service is essential.
• CQC Registered Manager experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the setup of the Eden Centre, influencing care model and delivery.
• Recruit and lead a team to deliver a hybrid addiction therapy programme.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and maintain high client care.

Skills

Therapeutic Background

Leadership Skills

Innovation and Creativity

Service Development

CQC Compliance Knowledge

Education

Relevant Therapy Qualification

Job description

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About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the development and operation of Priory Residential Addictions' first-ever residential service. As Residential Addictions Manager, you will spearhead the design, recruitment, and launch of a new 16-18 bed affordable residential addiction service, pioneering a therapeutically led, non-medical treatment model. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a critical role in shaping and positioning this innovative service, ensuring it stands out in a modernized marketplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service Development: Oversee the full setup of the Eden Centre, the first of many planned sites, influencing its care model, clinical approach, and programme delivery.
• Team Leadership: Recruit and lead a team of qualified therapists, support workers, and recovery practitioners to deliver a market-leading hybrid addiction therapy programme.
• Clinical & Therapeutic Delivery: Implement a structured programme, including group and 1:1 therapy, life skills training, pre-treatment/aftercare, and a family care programme.
• Strategic Growth & Positioning: Collaborate on marketing, branding, and research to ensure the service's relevance and competitiveness in the addiction treatment sector.
• Operational & Compliance Management: Drive CQC compliance, governance, and quality standards while maintaining a high standard of client care.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Background in Therapy
• Proven experience leading in a Residential Therapeutic Service.
• Strong innovation, creativity, and strategic leadership skills.
• Experience in commissioning and service development (desirable).
• CQC Registered Manager experience (highly desirable).

Why Join?

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a ground breaking new service within the Priory Group, shaping the future of affordable, non-medical residential addiction treatment. The Eden Centre will redefine accessible care, bridging the gap between full hospital pathways and independent recovery services.

• Access to CPD (Continued Professional Development)
• Clear salary progression plan
• Clear career pathway
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Access to Priory Benefits Portal
• Funded DBS
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Birthday leave
• Ability to accrue additional annual leave with service
• Free parking

For an informal discussion about the role please contact [e-mail]

Interview Process:

Stage 1: Week commencing 6th May 2025
Stage 2: 15th May 2025

About us:

As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure:

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Closing Date: 30/04/2025