Service Manager - Community Mental Health Advocacy

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health advocacy organisation in Brighton and Hove is seeking a part-time manager to support and develop staff delivering high-quality mental health advocacy services. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and experience in managing mental health services, fostering partnerships with agencies for effective service delivery. Benefits include 29 days’ leave (pro rata) and a pension contribution.

Benefits

29 days’ leave (pro rata)

3% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and delivering mental health services.
• Commitment to advocacy services and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support, develop, and manage staff delivering advocacy services.
• Work closely with other agencies to enhance service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for service development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client-focused approach

Experience in managing mental health services

Job description

Job Description

Part-time, 21 or 28 hours per week

Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, and West Sussex. Our Advocacy Services take action to help people express their wishes, secure their rights, represent their interests, and access necessary services.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic manager to support, develop, and manage staff delivering high-quality mental health advocacy services and ensure services reflect best practices. You will work closely with other agencies, deliver services in partnership, and identify opportunities for service development.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to advocacy services, and experience in managing and delivering mental health services with a client-focused approach.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including full induction, learning and development opportunities, 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, a 3% pension contribution, and access to a confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

Full job details and application pack can be found on our website.

Closing date: Midday on Monday, 18th August 2025.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 27th August at 51 New England St, Brighton BN1 4GQ.

Alternative interview dates may be available if required.

We are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity in our workforce. We aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender reassignment, age, belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, or maternity status.

All successful applicants are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.