Project Manager

Job Summary

Up to £34,000 per annum

Whalley Range, Manchester

Full‑time

Role Overview

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

In this role you will lead a dedicated team that provides person‑centred care for 11 individuals with enduring mental health needs and one with a learning disability. The service focuses on developing skills and confidence for independent living and an active lifestyle, empowering users to self‑manage, remain resilient and work towards strength‑based outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Line‑manage the team and support the Service Manager in organisational and staffing duties.
• Conduct holistic assessments and create support plans, recording all information accurately on the ECCO system.
• Ensure safe management and administration of medicines.
• Build trusting relationships with service users, families, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Encourage service users to participate in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of recovery principles, mental‑health legislation and best practice interventions (MHA, MCA, DOLs, care standards).
• Provide proactive communication and risk management to safeguard user welfare.
• Work flexible shifts on a rota system while upholding professional, credible, and organisational standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 2 years of practitioner experience in mental health settings.
• Supervisory or management experience, and relevant qualifications, are desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and best‑practice frameworks.
• Ability to work independently, be well‑organised and demonstrate leadership and management competencies.

Benefits

• Probationary bonus
• Pension contributions
• 33 days of leave
• Company‑paid enhanced DBS

Vacancy Reference Number: 92384

Applicants must be located in the UK and be eligible to work there.

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