Job Details
REST Hub Manager – Aylsham & East
REF: NWM/708
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, with flexibility for weekend/evening and on‑call work. On‑call rota will be discussed at interview.
Starting Salary: £33,199 per annum rising to £35,444 after completion of 6‑month probation
Location: REST Aylsham – NR11 & covering the REST Hub in the East (exact location to be confirmed)
- A driver’s licence and access to a vehicle essential for this role.
About the organisation
REST is a partnership project that brings together mental health support, local services, and a place where everyone can feel welcome.
REST stands for Recover, Eat, Support, and Talk, reflecting the different ways we can be more connected in our community.
REST is open 7 days a week for anyone aged 18+ who is struggling with their mental health or needs a safe place to land.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced manager who thrives in a fast‑paced, emotionally intelligent environment. You will bring compassion, structure, and a calm, steady presence to your team and the people we support, holding space for those in distress and empowering staff to grow.
Key qualifications
- Proven leadership experience within a mental health, wellbeing or community setting.
- Strong people‑management skills, confident in handling employee relations matters sensitively, professionally, and with care.
- A trauma‑informed, recovery‑focused approach that empowers both staff and the people we support.
- The ability to build meaningful partnerships with local services and community organisations.
- Experience creating strong, collaborative relationships across the VCSE sector, working with volunteers and small community groups to develop joined‑up, community‑led support.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio‑economic classes, religions and disabilities.
We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health, recognising that your personal journey can bring unique insight and empathy that helps others feel heard, supported, and valued.
Safeguarding Statement
Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.
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