Safe Haven Service Manager

TalentSpa ,
Stockport, Greater Manchester

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Job Description

Safe Haven Service Manager - Mental Health Location: Stockport Salary: £29,722 per annum Hours: 37.5 per week Working in partnership with Stockport CCG and Mental Health Matters, Making Space have launched a newly opened 24 hour Mental Health Service within Stockport. We are looking for a Service Manager to lead on the delivery of effective and therapeutic care at the Safe Haven service for the people and families within Stockport, who feel they are at risk or are experiencing a mental health crisis. With the current statistics telling us that 1 in 4 people will suffer with Mental Health, getting the right support in the right place at the right time is vital. The service operates from 8.30am-9pm, 7 days a week, with an experienced leader on duty at all times Safe Haven Service Manager - Mental Health Key Responsibilities: * Lead on the successful development of this new service, ensuring it meets the requirement of the service specification and our commissioner expectations. * Provide leadership and management for the Safe Haven team that includes Team Leaders, Recovery Workers, Peer Support Workers and Volunteers. * Continuously identify the training and development needs of the team, particularly in reference to the potentially diverse and complex needs of people. * Establish and maintain a range of service-specific protocols and processes which will underpin the delivery of a safe and robust service. * Lead on the screening, triage and initial assessment and risk assessment process * Develop and maintain strong relationships and networks across Stockport so that the service can maximise prevention and early intervention. * Ensure that meaningful co-production is at the heart of the continued design, delivery and development of this Safe Haven service. * Work closely with our partner Mental Health Matters in delivering a cohesive physical Safe Haven and 24/7 crisis helpline. Requirements for the Safe Haven Service Manager Role * NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care * Evidence of leadership or management training with significant experience of working in a person centred mental health service provision * Demonstrate you are able to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professionals, whilst managing conflicting priorities * Understand their role and respect service users' perspectives and choices * Take pride in your work, with exceptional attention to detail, whilst being creative, resourceful and the ability to think out of the box Safe Haven Service Manager Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including * A stakeholder employer contribution pension scheme * Career development, including professional qualifications and access to national forums * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Flexible working and family leave working * Ability to buy & sell annual leave * Love 2 Shop Recognition & Reward Platform * Recognised external Cycle to Work scheme * Confidential Employee Assistance Programme If you think that you are suitable for this Safe Haven Service Manager role, please apply now!