Service Manager Adults Mental Health

Brook Street; West Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider is looking for a Service Manager in the West Lancashire area. This full-time role requires overseeing two supported living services for adults with mental health issues, ensuring effective delivery of care and team leadership. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and relevant experience, with a competitive salary ranging from £36,000 to £40,000 after probation. Benefits include generous annual leave and training support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with adults with mental health issues.
• Ability to lead and empower teams.
• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Flexible with travel and site management.
• Car driver with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two supported living services in Bolton and Blackpool.
• Lead and support teams in effective care delivery.
• Ensure quality support for adults in care.
• Supervise training and performance management.
• Manage budgets for financial sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 4 or 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Service Manager - Adults Mental Health

Permanent, Full time with generous benefits. Covering services across Bolton and Blackpool.
Are you seeking a new opportunity to make a difference to those with mental health issues? Do you have strong leadership skills with the ability to lead from the front? If so we may have the perfect role for you.

The role:

• Overseeing two services for adults with mental health issues within supported living services, you will lead and support the teams in the effective delivery of care and support. One service in Bolton and the other in Blackpool.
• The role will be to ensure the safe and effective support provided for adults with mental health issues which may also include self-harmers.
• Supervise and support a team of support staff, providing leadership, training, and performance management.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are rigorously followed, safeguarding vulnerable adults at all times.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including care records, incident reports, and compliance audits.
• Monitor service quality through audits, feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial sustainability of the service.
• Full time role, Monday to Friday with the expectation to work flexibly over a weekend where needed and on call 1 in 10 weeks

About You:

• Significant experience in working within services for adults with mental health issues and learning disability.
• A strong and experienced leader who is able to lead from the front and support and empower their teams to succeed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Level 4 or 5 Leadership & Management or working towards this
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
• Flexible to be able to travel across two services across Blackpool and Bolton, and to be on site at services. Manage your time effectively across the two.
• Car Driver with access to your own vehicle.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £36,000 rising to £40,000 after probation
• 210 hours per year annual leave, rising by 7.5 hours each year of service up to 5 years
• Full collaborative work environment with training, Induction and support.
• Pension
• Mileage of 35p per mile from services and attending other meetings where needed.

If you're interested and wish to apply for this role please do so today!