Service Manager - Children and Young People

eRecruitSmart; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Nottingham is looking for a Service Manager for Children and Young People. This role entails managing daily operations and ensuring the safeguarding of young people while delivering a high-quality service to support emotional wellbeing. Candidates should have experience in managing mental health services and proven leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Benefits increasing with service length

Qualifications

• Experience managing services within complex health systems.
• Leadership skills with staff, volunteers, and trainees.
• Proactive thinker with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Emotional Wellbeing Service.
• Support and direct staff for appropriate transitions.
• Ensure safeguarding of young people is prioritized.

Skills

Experience managing CYP/mental health services

Proven leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive strategic thinker

Results-oriented approach

Job description

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Service Manager for Children and Young People to join a leading CQC registered provider of Community Health Services in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. A full job specification will be provided on application.

About the company

Our client and the Nottinghamshire CCG are working together to deliver an Emotional Wellbeing Early Support Service for Children and Young People. This transformative service will play a central role in system change, bringing previously separate services into one service, supporting children and young people to experience good mental health and emotional wellbeing by providing timely, integrated, high-quality, and accessible multi-disciplinary support that is flexible and based on individual needs.

About the role

As Service Manager, you will manage the daily operations of the Emotional Wellbeing Early Support Service for Children and Young People. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and directing staff (paid and voluntary) to ensure timely and appropriate transition processes for young people
• Leading and promoting an innovative, equitable service
• Developing and evolving the service in collaboration with service users to meet changing needs
• Maintaining standard operating procedures and referral routes
• Ensuring safeguarding of young people and children is prioritized
• Managing risk assessments, registers, and cases according to safeguarding protocols
• Delivering outcomes-based service, exceeding KPIs, and managing resources effectively
• Keeping records and providing timely qualitative and quantitative reports
• Participating in management and external meetings
• Supervising staff and volunteers, providing training as needed
• Providing leadership and support in a fast-paced environment

About the responsibilities

The Service Manager is a senior role reporting to the Medical Director, supporting performance and service development through implementation and innovation.

About you

To succeed, you should have:

• Experience managing CYP/mental health services within complex health systems
• Proven leadership skills with staff, volunteers, and trainees
• A proactive, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills
• A results-oriented approach with a passion for improving children and young people's emotional wellbeing

Rewards

The role offers a 40-hour workweek, a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 annually, and benefits including 33 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with service length.