Mental Health Service Manager - Knowsley

Overview

Service Manager - New Flagship Mental Health Supported Living Service
Huyton, Knowsley
Northern Healthcare
Opening August

Salary: 42k plus up to 4k in bonus per year

Northern Healthcare is proud to be opening a new flagship supported housing service for up to 16 people in Huyton this August - and we are looking for an exceptional Service Manager to lead it.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and develop a brand-new service from the ground up, creating a safe, recovery-focused environment that truly transforms lives.

About the Service

Our new development will provide:

• 15 supported living units - comprising two pathways for long-term and short-term complex care and intensive support
• 1 Assessment
• Specialist support for individuals with complex mental health needs

This service will play a vital role in supporting people to stabilise, recover and move towards greater independence.

About the Role

As Service Manager, you will have full operational responsibility for the service, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, performance and team leadership.

You will:

• Lead, inspire and develop the team
• Embed a strong recovery-focused and trauma-informed culture
• Ensure safe, effective and person-centred support delivery
• Oversee assessment pathways and transition planning
• Drive quality, governance and continuous improvement
• Build strong partnerships with commissioners and external professionals

This is a highly visible and important leadership role within Northern Healthcare.

About You

We are seeking an experienced senior professional with a strong background in complex and challenging mental health services. You may be:

• A Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with management experience
• Already be the Manager of a mental health unit or service
• A qualified Social Worker with extensive experience in complex mental health and management
• A senior professional with significant experience in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services
• An experienced leader supporting individuals with dual diagnosis needs

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 4 years' management experience in services supporting complex mental health and/or substance misuse
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, governance and regulatory frameworks
• Experience leading large teams and managing service performance
• Demonstrable ability to manage risk in high-complexity environments
• Passion for delivering meaningful, outcome-focused support

Why Join Northern Healthcare?

At Northern Healthcare, we are committed to making a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support. This flagship service represents our continued investment in high-quality, specialist provision.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Shape a new service from day one
• Lead a passionate and committed team
• Make a lasting impact on people's recovery journeys
• Progress within a growing organisation

If you are a strong, values-led leader ready to take on a pivotal role in an exciting new service, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something that truly changes lives.