Job Description
We are seeking a Mental Health Service Manager to lead and shape vital mental health services across the Borough of Rochdale
Position: Mental Health Service Manager
Salary: £31,176 - £34,016 per annum
Location: Across the Borough of Rochdale
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 31st January 2026
Interviews: 7th February 2026
About The Role
As Mental Health Service Manager, you’ll oversee and develop multidisciplinary mental health services within the Living Well model. Your leadership will ensure high-quality service delivery, effective team management, and the integration of lived experience into all aspects of care.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and managing wellbeing teams within multidisciplinary settings.
• Developing and implementing procedures for accurate service user records.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to enhance integrated mental health services.
• Monitoring service performance, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
• Recruiting, supervising, and supporting staff to achieve service goals.
• Promoting and raising awareness of voluntary sector contributions to mental health care.
• Identifying funding opportunities to ensure long-term service sustainability.
This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful community transformation while working within a supportive and values-driven organisation.
About You
To be successful in the role you will need to be an experienced mental health professional with a passion for leadership and a commitment to empowering individuals.
Essential skills and experience include:
• A Level 5 qualification or equivalent relevant experience in mental health or social care.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering mental health services.
• Experience of managing a team of staff delivering mental health/ emotional wellbeing Services.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Experience in data monitoring and reporting to achieve service outcomes.
• Possess Level 3 Safeguarding Training Experience (in hours) or relevant experience to be able to work towards achieving the required number of training hours.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Hold a valid UK Driving license and have access to own car
About The Organisation
You will be working for an independent, local mental health charity who have been providing services to those within the Borough of Rochdale for 35 years! They are committed to promoting recovery and well-being, empowering individuals to lead meaningful lives, through a range of services and group sessions. Dedicated to empowering individuals with mental health needs to lead fulfilling lives. Their services prioritise lived experience, collaboration, and community integration, promoting hope and resilience at every level. As part of the team, you’ll contribute to an organisation committed to openness, responsiveness, and unstoppable support for those in need.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Mental Health Services Lead, Wellbeing Manager, Community Support Manager, Recovery Services Coordinator, Mental Health Programme Manager, Wellbeing Service Manager, Lived Experience Manager, etc. #INDNFP
Position: Mental Health Service Manager
Salary: £31,176 - £34,016 per annum
Location: Across the Borough of Rochdale
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 31st January 2026
Interviews: 7th February 2026
About The Role
As Mental Health Service Manager, you’ll oversee and develop multidisciplinary mental health services within the Living Well model. Your leadership will ensure high-quality service delivery, effective team management, and the integration of lived experience into all aspects of care.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and managing wellbeing teams within multidisciplinary settings.
• Developing and implementing procedures for accurate service user records.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to enhance integrated mental health services.
• Monitoring service performance, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
• Recruiting, supervising, and supporting staff to achieve service goals.
• Promoting and raising awareness of voluntary sector contributions to mental health care.
• Identifying funding opportunities to ensure long-term service sustainability.
This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful community transformation while working within a supportive and values-driven organisation.
About You
To be successful in the role you will need to be an experienced mental health professional with a passion for leadership and a commitment to empowering individuals.
Essential skills and experience include:
• A Level 5 qualification or equivalent relevant experience in mental health or social care.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering mental health services.
• Experience of managing a team of staff delivering mental health/ emotional wellbeing Services.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Experience in data monitoring and reporting to achieve service outcomes.
• Possess Level 3 Safeguarding Training Experience (in hours) or relevant experience to be able to work towards achieving the required number of training hours.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Hold a valid UK Driving license and have access to own car
About The Organisation
You will be working for an independent, local mental health charity who have been providing services to those within the Borough of Rochdale for 35 years! They are committed to promoting recovery and well-being, empowering individuals to lead meaningful lives, through a range of services and group sessions. Dedicated to empowering individuals with mental health needs to lead fulfilling lives. Their services prioritise lived experience, collaboration, and community integration, promoting hope and resilience at every level. As part of the team, you’ll contribute to an organisation committed to openness, responsiveness, and unstoppable support for those in need.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Mental Health Services Lead, Wellbeing Manager, Community Support Manager, Recovery Services Coordinator, Mental Health Programme Manager, Wellbeing Service Manager, Lived Experience Manager, etc. #INDNFP
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Mental Health Service Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Rochdale offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
