Mental Health Service Manager

Northern Healthcare Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services provider in Chester is seeking an experienced Mental Health Service Manager to oversee service delivery and quality of care. You will manage daily operations, lead a skilled team, and drive service improvement in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has a background in mental health, strong management experience, and a commitment to high standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 plus a performance bonus of up to £4,000.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working within the mental health sector.
• Proven experience managing a service or team.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily running of mental health services.
• Lead, support, and supervise staff to ensure effective performance.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement service improvement plans.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.

Skills

Experience working within the mental health sector

Proven experience managing a service or team

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Compassionate and professional approach

Job description

Location: Chester

Contract: Full-time
Salary: £42,000 per year + up to £4,000 annual performance bonus

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for improving mental health services? We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Service Manager to oversee the delivery, development, and quality of our mental health support services in Chester.

About the Role

As the Mental Health Service Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and leading a skilled team of mental health support workers. You will work closely with partners, stakeholders, and commissioners to maintain excellent standards of care and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily running of mental health services
• Lead, support, and supervise staff to ensure effective performance and professional growth
• Ensure compliance with legislation, safeguarding requirements, and regulatory standards
• Develop and implement service improvement plans
• Manage budgets, resources, and reporting
• Build strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders
• Monitor service outcomes and ensure person-centred, recovery-focused support

About You

We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised, and committed to making a difference. You must have:

• Experience working within the mental health sector
• Proven experience managing a service or team
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A compassionate and professional approach

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £42k plus up to £4k annual performance bonus
• Opportunity to lead a meaningful, impactful service
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development and progression opportunities

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person