At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage wellbeing services, ensuring smooth operations and support for service users.
- Company: Join Solent Mind, the largest mental health charity in Hampshire, making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment focused on wellbeing.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent career growth opportunities and a workplace committed to mental health wellbeing.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that transforms mental health services and supports your community.
- Qualifications: Qualified Mental Health First Aider with team management experience and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 28495 - 32241 £ per year.
Service: Wellbeing Service New Forest
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,495 - £32,241 per annum for 30 hours a week (£35,145 - £39,765 full time equivalent) - Solent Mind Band E
Hours: 30 to 37 hours per week
Location: The Hollies, New Milton and Marcella House, Hythe
About the role
Solent Mind is the provider for Wellbeing services across the New Forest from bases in Hythe (Marcella House), New Milton (The Hollies) and in various community settings. Alongside the Community Wellbeing and ‘Keep Well’ service we have a team of Wellbeing Advisors and peer support staff who are supporting the delivery of mental health and wellbeing services within the Primary Care Networks across the New Forest area. You will ensure effective operational leadership, enabling our services to run smoothly and respond to service-user needs.
About you
We are looking for a qualified Mental Health First Aider who has experience in managing teams and services. You will have problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to engage and develop relationships with key stakeholders, as well as able to engage and motivate colleagues and partners. You need to have an understanding of the impact of mental health issues on individuals and communities. You will have experience monitoring, recording and impact measurement.
About us
Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a gold award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a Mindful Employer.
Service Manager (New Forest) employer: Solent Mind
Solent Mind is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in the vibrant communities of Eastleigh and Southampton, we offer our team members the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in mental health services while benefiting from ongoing training and development programmes. Join us to be part of a compassionate team that values collaboration and innovation in delivering vital crisis support.
