We Are With You

Service Manager - Substance Misuse

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Job summary

WithYou is part of a consortium and our team in Milton Keynes is recruiting for a Service Manager, to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group.

Main duties of the job

The Service Manager will directly link in with both the Head of Partnerships for WithYou and the Sector Manager, as lead providers, to ensure clear communication and a mutually agreed delivery of service. As Service Manager, you will be responsible for collaboratively leading the team to ensure a high level of performance by meeting targets and KPIs set, whilst creating a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff team. This post requires excellent leadership skills to work innovatively and confidently, supporting staff in high performing recovery work, overseeing quality assurance and safeguarding and with the capacity to work within competing demands and tight timescales.

About us

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You. #IND HP

Details

Date posted

19 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,080 to £53,560 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-49948-81

Job locations

Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes

MK6 4JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. If you are a dynamic leader, who can inspire others to make a difference for their clients using a compassionate and collaborative approach, we want to hear from you. Safeguarding those we provide our services to, sharing your concerns and putting the right interventions in place is key to the success of this role. You will work with a dedicated team of people, building strong relationships with other agencies to deliver the comprehensive support needed by those using our services. You will lead your team, providing development and clear direction aligned with the organisational aims and be a strong advocate for WithYou externally, maintaining and building our profile as you go. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. If you are a dynamic leader, who can inspire others to make a difference for their clients using a compassionate and collaborative approach, we want to hear from you. Safeguarding those we provide our services to, sharing your concerns and putting the right interventions in place is key to the success of this role. You will work with a dedicated team of people, building strong relationships with other agencies to deliver the comprehensive support needed by those using our services. You will lead your team, providing development and clear direction aligned with the organisational aims and be a strong advocate for WithYou externally, maintaining and building our profile as you go. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A full job description and person specification is available on request.
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • The most important thing you can bring to this role is clear and inspirational leadership. We're open to discussions with candidates working in leadership roles outside of the drug and alcohol arena - for example, in mental health or housing. We're most interested in your ability to demonstrate motivational leadership skills, with the drive to promote staff development and retention. You'll have the support of an exceptional Head of Partnerships and a wider team of experienced and dedicated stakeholders across the organisation.
    • If you have experience managing comparable services, as either an established manager or in a team leader or similar capacity and you are looking for the next step up in your career, we would welcome your application and a further discussion.
    • You should also have:
    • A track record of successfully working in joint ventures and partnerships
    • A proven track record of creating and maintaining a strong performance management culture
    • Evidence of placing service users at the heart of an organisation
    • Ability to develop and lead a cohesive team
    • Ability to interpret evidence and analyse problems to create viable sustainable solutions
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly establish credibility and/or make a positive impact
    • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A full job description and person specification is available on request.
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • The most important thing you can bring to this role is clear and inspirational leadership. We're open to discussions with candidates working in leadership roles outside of the drug and alcohol arena - for example, in mental health or housing. We're most interested in your ability to demonstrate motivational leadership skills, with the drive to promote staff development and retention. You'll have the support of an exceptional Head of Partnerships and a wider team of experienced and dedicated stakeholders across the organisation.
    • If you have experience managing comparable services, as either an established manager or in a team leader or similar capacity and you are looking for the next step up in your career, we would welcome your application and a further discussion.
    • You should also have:
    • A track record of successfully working in joint ventures and partnerships
    • A proven track record of creating and maintaining a strong performance management culture
    • Evidence of placing service users at the heart of an organisation
    • Ability to develop and lead a cohesive team
    • Ability to interpret evidence and analyse problems to create viable sustainable solutions
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly establish credibility and/or make a positive impact
    • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes

    MK6 4JH


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes

    MK6 4JH


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Emily Frost

    Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

    07811056955

    Details

    Date posted

    19 June 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £37,080 to £53,560 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    recroot-5495-49948-81

    Job locations

    Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes

    MK6 4JH


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