Recovery Project Manager * Posting date: 10 June 2026 * Salary: Not specified * Additional salary information: Up to £34,064 per annum * Hours: Full time * Closing date: 25 June 2026 * Location: Whalley Range, Manchester * Remote working: On‑site only * Company: Creative Support * Job type: Permanent * Job reference: 93555 Summary We are looking for an experienced, proactive Mental Health Practitioner to manage our Recovery Service in Whalley Range, Manchester. You'll lead a dedicated team providing person‑centred care for 11 individuals with enduring mental health needs and one with a learning disability. Our service focuses on developing skills and confidence for independent living and an active lifestyle. We empower service users, encouraging self‑management, resilience, and strength‑based approaches rooted in respect and positive regard. In this role, you'll support the Service Manager in line‑managing the team, meeting service user goals, conducting holistic assessments, and creating support plans with accurate records on our ECCO system. Strong customer care and proactive communication skills are essential for managing risk and ensuring service user welfare. You'll demonstrate warmth, compassion, and build trusting relationships based on empathy and respect. Engage service users in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities, working collaboratively with their families and mental health professionals and agencies. An up‑to‑date understanding of recovery principles, mental health legislation, and interventions is required, along with knowledge of the MHA, MCA, DOLs, and care standards. Ensure safe management and administration of medicines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to plan and organise care delivery, with flexibility to work shifts on a rota system. Be well‑organised, professional, and credible with multidisciplinary team members, demonstrating leadership and management competencies. Qualifications * At least 2 years of practitioner experience is essential. * Supervisory or management experience and relevant qualifications are desirable. Benefits * Probationary bonus * Pension contributions * 28 days leave * Company‑paid enhanced DBS #J-18808-Ljbffr
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