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Are you a strategic leader driven to make a lasting impact in mental health services? Do you have the vision and expertise to shape high-quality, person-centred support across a diverse and evolving landscape? If so, this could be your next career-defining role.
We are looking for an inspiring Head of Mental Health Services to lead and develop our mental health, crisis, safe haven, and mental health accommodation services across the north. This is a senior leadership position where you will hold responsibility for both operational excellence and strategic direction, ensuring every service is safe, effective, psychologically informed, trauma informed, and focused on recovery.
In this pivotal role, you will act as the bridge between organisational ambition and frontline delivery. You'll work closely with leaders and teams to drive performance, embed best practice, and ensure services truly meet the needs of the people we support. Your influence will help shape a responsive, compassionate, and forward-thinking approach to mental health provision.
As part of our senior leadership community, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of services, working collaboratively with partners, commissioners, and stakeholders to respond to local demand and strengthen the wider system of care.
What you'll bring:
Significant senior leadership experience within mental health or related services
A strong commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-focused approaches
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver quality, compliant services
Strategic thinking combined with operational expertise
A collaborative mindset and passion for improving outcomes for individuals
Why this role matters:
This is your opportunity to influence how mental health services are delivered at a regional level, creating environments where people feel safe, supported, and empowered in their recovery.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of mental health services, we'd love to hear from you.
P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.
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Our Charity
Established in 1972, P3 Charity is a modern, forward-thinking organisation providing support services to people facing social exclusion across the UK.
We offer a wide range of services, including homelessness prevention, supported housing, mental health support, community advice, hoarding support and services for young people.
We're a person-centred organisation who works alongside people to improve lives. We do this by strengthening communities, unlocking potential and creating new possibilities. We tackle challenges others won't and we go the extra mile. We believe in collaboration - both within our teams and with the local community - to achieve the best outcomes. Our values-driven approach means we recruit for values and train for skills.
What We Offer
Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement - 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing - people are at the heart of what we do; you'll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
EDI Focus - an opportunity to join other colleagues to raise awareness and steer initiatives, contributing to our inclusive culture.
Paycare Health Cash Plan - you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.
Employee Assistance Program - access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.
Bike2WorkScheme - the Bike2Work Scheme is part of the Government's Green Transport Plan, designed to encourage healthier, more sustainable travel.
Discounts - access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
Reward and Recognition - such as team away days, P3's Annual conference and Colleague Awards Ceremony.
Personal Development Opportunities - including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
Colleague Volunteering Programme -one day paid leave per year to volunteer in the community
Enhanced Sickness Pay - based on your length of service.
Earning Potential - optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.
Additional Equipment Provision - some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.
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