Mental Health Service Manager
Experienced Mental Health Service Manager in Chester, delivering compassionate leadership, driving quality care, and empowering teams to achieve positive outcomes for the people we support.
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
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Chester, Beck House
About Northern Healthcare
At Northern Healthcare, we're dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, or autism through our supported living services. Our compassionate team works tirelessly to deliver support in high-quality services across the North West, Cumbria, Yorkshire, and the Midlands.
We support each individual's unique needs, ensuring they receive the care, guidance, and encouragement they deserve. With a strong emphasis on dignity, respect, and empowerment, we create an environment where each individual feels valued and inspired to achieve their goals.
Our commitment to providing exceptional care and support is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling life, and we're here to make that a reality for the people we support and each other.