Service Manager - Crewe

Posted 24 March 2026
Salary £35000.00 - £40000 per annum
LocationCrewe
Job type Permanent
Discipline Mental Health (including CAMHS)
ReferenceBBBH435608_1774366078

Job description

Service Manager - Adults Mental health service.

Permanent, full time. Based Crewe.

Are you seeking a new challenge and opportunity to lead a service for adults with mental health issues, within a supported living setting? Do you have the leadership and management skills to be able to effectively lead a team and help to provide positive outcomes for people with mental health?

The role:

  • To oversee and lead a team to provide effective support to adults with mental health issues within a supported living service for 20 adults.
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and company policies.
  • Lead and motivate a team of care staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and staffing levels effectively to meet service demands.
  • Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including local authorities, health professionals, and families.
  • Promote a positive organisational culture focused on continuous improvement and staff well-being.

The ideal candidate:

  • Proven experience in adult social care management, ideally within mental health, learning disabilities.
  • Level 5 Leadership & Management or working towards this, or equivalent.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
  • Strong organisational and operational skills, including budget management and resource planning.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users, families, and professionals.
  • Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and diversity principles.
  • Car driver preferable as there will be expectations to travel to site and also meetings when required.
  • Flexible to partake in the oncall system ( 1 in 9 weeks)

Benefits

  • Ongoing commitment to career and professional development
  • Excellent training and Induction programme
  • Support and ongoing incentives, rewards
  • Annual leave, pension scheme.
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Competitive salary package starting at £35K which increases to £40K per annum after probation period.

If you feel you meet the criteria please apply now!

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