We are looking for an experienced, proactive Mental Health Practitioner to manage our Recovery Service in Whalley Range, Manchester. 

You’ll lead a dedicated team providing person-centred care for 11 individuals with enduring mental health needs and one with a learning disability.

Our service focuses on developing skills and confidence for independent living and an active lifestyle. We empower service users, encouraging self-management, resilience, and strength-based approaches rooted in respect and positive regard.

• Recruitment and selection of staff matched to needs of service users
• Management and support of a team of senior staff and support staff
• Ensure rota planning and the deployment of staff to meet the needs of service users
• Ensuring continuous, reliable and consistent service delivery at all times
• Maximising positive outcomes for all service users
• Performance management
• Safeguarding lead
• Managing Voids and Occupancy

For the full job description, including the keys areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

• Above all you will be warm, able to engage and approachable
• At least 2 years of practitioner experience is essential for this role
• You are a “hands on” leader
• You will be an adept communicator both verbally and in writing
• You will be an excellent problem solver
• You will be confident
• You will have experience working with individuals with mental health needs
• You will be a highly effective communicator able to create balance between boundary and patient, with an inclusive and sensitive approach
• You will understand the potential impact of behaviour upon staff and have knowledge of trauma informed approaches