Job Title
Local Service Manager – Mental Health Supported Living Services
Location
Birchwood Gardens, Primrose Drive, Shrewsbury, SY3 7FE
Compensation
£38,493 – £40,521 per annum
Hours
Contracted 37.5 hours per week
Role Overview
You will lead a new supported living service for individuals with mental health needs, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred support that promotes independence, recovery, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong, values‑led leadership to the service team
* Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and person‑centred support
* Oversee support planning, risk management, and service user outcomes
* Maintain compliance with relevant legislation
* Manage staffing, recruitment, training, and performance
* Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families, and external partners
Qualifications
* Minimum 12 months experience in a management role within health or social care
* Excellent understanding of acute mental health conditions and recovery‑focused approaches
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
* Ability to manage teams and drive service quality
* Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory requirements
* Desirable: qualification or background as a Mental Health Practitioner (e.g. RMN, Social Worker, OT)
Benefits & Pay
* At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
* Opportunity to shape a brand‑new service
* Supportive senior leadership and development opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Ongoing training and professional development
* A pension scheme with employer contributions
* A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
* Health and well‑being plans
* Life assurance
* Family‑friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
* Tax‑efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
* Wide range of learning and development opportunities
Equality & Diversity
We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Legal & Compliance
We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application and will be paid for.
Job Reference
227536
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