Residential Addictions Service Manager

Priory; Towcester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Priory Tudor House in Northamptonshire invites a Residential Addiction Service Manager to lead a brand-new service from day one. You will oversee a therapy-led residential addiction program, build a high-performing team and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance within the Priory network.

You will drive service development, maintain excellent standards and cultivate a compassionate, recovery-focused environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team in residential addiction or mental health services.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g. CQC) and quality improvement.
• Experience managing risk and safeguarding.
• Ability to build relationships with referrers and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of a therapy-led residential addictions service, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Provide inspirational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, creating a positive, high-performing culture.
• Oversee operational and financial performance of the service, achieving occupancy and quality targets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Priory policies, maintaining excellence in quality, safety and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referrers, commissioners and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by championing recovery-focused, evidence-based practice and using outcomes to improve resident experience.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team development

Risk management

Communication skills

Job description

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Location: Tudor House

Compensation: £55,000 - £65,000 / year

Description

Priory Tudor House, which is located in Northamptonshire Residential Addictions Service Manager Full Time/ 37.5 Hours I On Site Salary £55,000- £65,000 Depending on experience

Lead the launch of a new residential addiction service and shape something from the ground up.

Priory Group is opening Tudor House, and we’re looking for a Residential Addiction Service Manager to play a pivotal role in bringing it to life. This service is part of our therapy-led model of addiction treatment, placing clinical excellence and personalised recovery at the centre of everything we do

This is an opportunity to build and lead a brand-new service location, creating a high-performing team and setting the standard for quality, culture and outcomes from day one.

As part of our expanding network of residential addiction services, Horizon House will deliver our pioneering Flourish programme in a calm, therapeutic environment designed for recovery.

About Flourish

Delivered by qualified therapists in a non-medical setting, Flourish offers a distinct alternative to traditional hospital-based treatment.

Designed for individuals who do not require medical detox or ongoing clinical intervention, the programme focuses on structured therapy, meaningful community connection, and practical tools to support lasting recovery.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the day-to-day running of a therapy-led residential addictions service, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care and positive outcomes for residents.
• Provide inspirational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, creating a positive, supportive and high-performing culture that promotes engagement, accountability and professional development.
• Oversee the operational and financial performance of the service, ensuring it is efficient, sustainable and achieves occupancy, quality and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, clinical governance standards and Priory policies, maintaining excellence in quality, safety and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referrers, commissioners and external stakeholders, supporting service development, growth and the reputation of the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement by championing recovery-focused, evidence-based practice, using feedback and outcomes to enhance the resident experience and deliver long‑term success for the service.

Additional information

Further details can be found in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same, and your empathy will help you support people through both the highs and lows of recovery.

You’ll bring a combination of clinical understanding, leadership capability, and a passion for delivering high-quality care.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Experience working within residential addiction, mental health, or dual‑diagnosis services
• A strong understanding of substance misuse, recovery models, and trauma-informed care
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing risk, including safeguarding and complex mental health needs
• A good working knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g. CQC) and quality improvement
• Confidence in managing day‑to‑day service operations, including staffing and performance
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, families and professionals
• A compassionate, non‑judgemental approach aligned with recovery‑focused care

It would be beneficial (but not essential) if you also have:

• Professional registration (e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)
• Experience working in a therapy‑led or non‑medical treatment setting
• Experience of working with Local Authorities

For more information please email : [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.