High Support Mental Health Manager

P&S Care and Support are currently recruiting on behalf of an established and well-respected mental health and supported accommodation provider for an experienced Manager to join their high support team in Greenwich. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced service manager to take responsibility for the effective leadership and development of high-support services, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs to achieve greater independence, stability and improved quality of life.

Working as part of the Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred service, maintaining strong professional relationships with commissioners, external agencies, clinical partners and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day running of the services, ensuring that high standards of care, support and professional practice are consistently maintained.
• Your responsibilities will include leading, supporting and developing staff teams, overseeing recruitment and induction, conducting regular supervisions and ensuring appropriate staffing levels and rota arrangements across the services.
• You will oversee referrals, assessments, support planning and service delivery, ensuring that individuals receive appropriate support tailored to their needs, abilities and aspirations.
• You will also promote independence, recovery and positive outcomes, supporting individuals to develop the skills needed to move towards greater independence.
• The role will involve developing effective relationships with external professionals and partner agencies, attending relevant meetings, monitoring service performance and ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• You will also have responsibility for budget management, reporting, risk assessments, safeguarding, health and safety and ensuring that appropriate systems are in place to monitor the quality and effectiveness of the services.
• Participation in a management on-call rota will also be required, including occasional evenings and weekends.

About You

We are looking for a confident, motivated and organised manager with experience in service management, ideally within mental health, supported accommodation or a similar complex-needs environment. You will have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff teams while maintaining high standards of service delivery. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, experience of budget management and a good understanding of person-centred support, confidentiality, equality and health and safety. You will be proactive, adaptable and confident working with a range of professionals and external stakeholders. A relevant management qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 Management or equivalent, would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• A permanent, full-time management position within an established and growing organisation.
• 27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, increasing to 25 days annual leave after three years of continuous service.
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts, wellbeing support, online GP services and gym savings.
• Double salary death-in-service benefit.
• Workplace pension scheme following three months of employment.
• Company sick pay following 12 months of continuous service.
• Mandatory training and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced service manager looking for your next opportunity and have the skills and experience required for this position, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV through CV Library. A member of the P&S team will review your application and contact suitable candidates to discuss the opportunity further. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate right-to-work, employment history and enhanced DBS checks. P&S is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.