Deputy Addictions Services Manager in Nottingham

Priory Horizon House is looking to recruit a Deputy Addictions Service Manager to join the team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours based on site. It is home to Flourish, our pioneering therapy-led addiction programme offering bespoke treatment for a wide range of addictions in a calm, homely environment. Set within a supportive community, Horizon House provides a safe haven away from the stresses of daily life, forming part of our wider network of residential addiction treatment homes across the UK. Delivered by qualified therapists in a non-medical setting, Flourish offers an alternative to traditional hospital-based treatment. It's ideal for people who don't need a medical detox or ongoing medical care but would benefit from structured therapy, community connection, and practical tools to achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing.
• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of patients.
• Contribute to the assessment, planning, and implementation of support for people who use the service.
• Maintain all reports and records to ensure compliance with good practice guidelines and legislative, statutory, and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to the implementation, embedding, and sustaining of governance processes.
• Promote a positive safeguarding and learning culture, where there is openness, honesty, and transparency.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Resilience is key; no two days are the same!
• Natural empathy to support others through both the highs and lows.
• Significant experience working within addiction and substance misuse services.
• Strong understanding of recovery models, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.
• Up-to-date working knowledge of regulatory and procedural requirements across all aspects of service management.
• Proven experience in overseeing key areas of service provision.
• Good understanding of budgets and ability to develop and implement marketing plans.

Job Benefits

• Regular career conversations and support.
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• Free on-site parking.
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes.
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership & management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions and provide residential and supported living care for various needs. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.