Service Manager Location: 3 Beevor Court, Barnsley, S71 1HG Working Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £35,520 - £51,060 per annum Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. About the role We have an exciting opportunity to join Thrive Barnsley as a Project Manager. As a Project Manager, you will oversee and support the Complex Needs Supported Accommodation services. Working closely with the treatment service Barnsley Recovery Steps and other partners within Barnsley. As a crucial member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing services, working closely with dedicated teams to ensure service excellence. At Thrive Barnsley, we are guided by values of honesty, commitment, and innovation. As a Project Manager, your background in Supported Housing and Complex Needs client group or related fields and your leadership skills will be invaluable in spearheading impactful initiatives and contributing to the betterment of individuals and communities. Key Responsibilities: Lead and elevate the quality and effectiveness of your team's services in the field of substance misuse. Conduct comprehensive assessments and design tailored action plans to support service users in their journey towards recovery, independent living, or sustainable employment. Collaborate closely with senior management to strategize and execute projects aligned with our organisational objectives. Identify and leverage opportunities for expanding services, in alignment with regional and area business plans. Nurture, coach, and guide your team, fostering their professional growth and development. Participate and support the Manager On-Call Rota for Supported Housing Services. Partner with budget holders and Waythrough Finance Team to meet financial targets. About you We are looking for candidates with a strong background in Supported Housing Service and or substance misuse or a related social/health care field. Your expertise and understanding of these areas are vital to our mission. While prior project management experience is a plus, it's not a strict requirement. We are seeking individuals with strong leadership skills who can motivate and guide teams effectively. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. For Full Job Description Please Click Here What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% Life assurance (3× annual salary) Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals £500 Recommend a Friend bonus Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year Inclusion and accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk Closing Date: 2025-12-23 Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Richmond Fellowship’ or ‘Aquarius’ (our subsidiary charity in the Midlands). Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Humankind job site https://peoplekind.my.salesforce-sites.com/recruit/ Aquarius Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough. Aquarius is a Midlands-based charity supporting individuals to overcome the harms caused by drugs, alcohol and gambling. Aquarius has always held the view that people we support could resolve their problems with support and guidance and that people have the ability to find their own solutions to their problems. Our roles across the organisation include Practitioners and Administrators as well as Team Managers. Find out more at www.aquarius.org.uk