Mental Health Service Manager - Knowsley at Northern Healthcare

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Recovery-Focused Culture, Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centred Support, Assessment Pathways, Transition Planning, Quality Assurance, Governance, Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder Partnerships, Risk Management, Safeguarding, Regulatory Frameworks, Service Performance Management, Complex Mental Health, Substance Misuse

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Service Manager – New Flagship Mental Health Supported Living Service 📍 Huyton, Knowsley 🏢 Northern Healthcare 📅 Opening August Northern Healthcare is proud to be opening a new flagship supported housing service for up to 16 people in Huyton this August — and we are looking for an exceptional Service Manager to lead it. This is a rare opportunity to shape and develop a brand-new service from the ground up, creating a safe, recovery-focused environment that truly transforms lives. About the Service Our new development will provide: 15 supported living units - comprising of two pathways for long-term and short-term complex care and intensive support 1 Assessment Specialist support for individuals with complex mental health needs This service will play a vital role in supporting people to stabilise, recover and move towards greater independence. About the Role As Service Manager, you will have full operational responsibility for the service, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, performance and team leadership. You will: Lead, inspire and develop the team Embed a strong recovery-focused and trauma-informed culture Ensure safe, effective and person-centred support delivery Oversee assessment pathways and transition planning Drive quality, governance and continuous improvement Build strong partnerships with commissioners and external professionals This is a highly visible and important leadership role within Northern Healthcare. About You We are seeking an experienced senior professional with a strong background in complex and challenging mental health services. You may be: A Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with management experience Already be the Manager of a mental health unit or service A qualified Social Worker with extensive experience in complex mental health and management A senior professional with significant experience in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services An experienced leader supporting individuals with dual diagnosis needs Essential requirements: Minimum 4 years’ management experience in services supporting complex mental health and/or substance misuse Strong understanding of safeguarding, governance and regulatory frameworks Experience leading large teams and managing service performance Demonstrable ability to manage risk in high-complexity environments Passion for delivering meaningful, outcome-focused support Why Join Northern Healthcare? At Northern Healthcare, we are committed to making a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support. This flagship service represents our continued investment in high-quality, specialist provision. You will have the opportunity to: Shape a new service from day one Lead a passionate and committed team Make a lasting impact on people’s recovery journeys Progress within a growing organisation If you are a strong, values-led leader ready to take on a pivotal role in an exciting new service, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something that truly changes lives.

Responsibilities

The Service Manager will hold full operational responsibility for the new flagship supported living service, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and performance are met. Key duties include leading and developing the team while embedding a strong recovery-focused and trauma-informed culture.