Interim Service Manager - 12 month FTC

Catalyst Support

The closing date is 30 October 2024

Job summary

We are making a positive impact in the community by providing essential mental health support to those in need. The Service Manager is a critical role, ensuring the smooth operation and management of their services during this interim period. You may be managing existing services and involved in the setting up of new services.

It is important that you are able to drive continuous improvement, building strong relationships with delivery partners, providing high quality services, on budget and inline with the service specifications. Building a culture where staff are valued and listened to is key and working hands on to develop and manage your teams.

Main duties of the job

People Management

Lead, mentor and support a dedicated team of service staff

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback

Ensure staff adherence to organizational policies and procedures

Data Reporting

Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of service data

Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting

Utilize data to inform service improvements and decision-making

Prepare detailed reports for senior management and stakeholders

Management of Service Contract

Monitor and manage the service contract to ensure compliance with terms and conditions

Liaise with external partners and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships

Ensure services are delivered within budget and to a high standard

Identify and address any issues or risks related to the service contract

About us

We are a non-profit organisation working with people to support their mental health and wellbeing. Established for over 30 years, we have provided services alongside a variety of statutory and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) colleagues in Surrey and its boarders. We believe change is achievable when offered by a flexible, respectful, inclusive and a non-judgemental approach. Our values are Kindness, Integrity and Commitment.

Date posted

07 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,000 to £37,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0580-24-0036

Job locations

Catalyst

14 Jenner Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU1 3PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of job: We are seeking a passionate and experienced InterimService Manager to work with our mental health and specialist support services. This role is being recruited with the dual purpose of:

Working with existing services where management and leadership capacity is stretched; and

Leading the mobilisation of new services which our client anticipates receiving funding for very shortly.

Catalyst Support is making a positive impact in the community by providing essential mental health support to those in need. The Service Manager is a critical role, ensuring the smooth operation and management of our services during this interim period.

It is important that you are able to drive continuous improvement, building strong relationships with delivery partners, providing high quality services, on budget and in line with the service specifications. Building a culture where staff are valued and listened to is key and working hands on to develop and manage your teams.

The successful candidate will have the skills and experience to step into and lead through challenging situations. They will also be able to work in a constructive and collaborative partnership environment with key partner organisations, including the NHS, commissioners and other VCSEs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of job: We are seeking a passionate and experienced InterimService Manager to work with our mental health and specialist support services. This role is being recruited with the dual purpose of:

Working with existing services where management and leadership capacity is stretched; and

Leading the mobilisation of new services which our client anticipates receiving funding for very shortly.

Catalyst Support is making a positive impact in the community by providing essential mental health support to those in need. The Service Manager is a critical role, ensuring the smooth operation and management of our services during this interim period.

It is important that you are able to drive continuous improvement, building strong relationships with delivery partners, providing high quality services, on budget and in line with the service specifications. Building a culture where staff are valued and listened to is key and working hands on to develop and manage your teams.

The successful candidate will have the skills and experience to step into and lead through challenging situations. They will also be able to work in a constructive and collaborative partnership environment with key partner organisations, including the NHS, commissioners and other VCSEs.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in mental health services, ideally including supporting people in mental health crisis.
  • Experience of leading and managing a team with diverse skills sets and experience.
  • Experience of managing risk, incidents and/or safeguarding
  • Experience working in a partnership environment.
  • Experience developing and delivering new services.

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Degree or Diploma in a relevant field
  • Completed Trauma Informed Care training and can evidence implementation in supporting staff and clients
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in mental health services, ideally including supporting people in mental health crisis.
  • Experience of leading and managing a team with diverse skills sets and experience.
  • Experience of managing risk, incidents and/or safeguarding
  • Experience working in a partnership environment.
  • Experience developing and delivering new services.

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Degree or Diploma in a relevant field
  • Completed Trauma Informed Care training and can evidence implementation in supporting staff and clients

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

Catalyst Support

Address

Catalyst

14 Jenner Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU1 3PL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Catalyst Support

Address

Catalyst

14 Jenner Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU1 3PL


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Date posted

07 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,000 to £37,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0580-24-0036

Job locations

Catalyst

14 Jenner Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU1 3PL


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