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Service Manager Supported Housing
| Posting date: | 13 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £51,060 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | northampton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | P4 Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Service Manager – Supported Housing
Northampton
37 hours per week | Permanent
Salary: £35,520 – £51,060 per annum
Make a Real Difference in Your Community
Are you a passionate leader with experience supporting people facing mental health challenges? Do you want to lead a service that empowers individuals to rebuild their confidence, regain independence, and move forward with their lives?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a recovery-focused supported housing service that provides safe, person-centred support for adults recovering from mental health difficulties.
About the Service
The service provides 11 self-contained flats for adults recovering from mental health problems.
Residents are supported to manage their accommodation, improve wellbeing, build life skills, and successfully transition back into independent living and the wider community.
The approach is person-centred, strengths-based, and focused on helping every individual achieve greater independence and stability.
The Role
As Service Manager, you will lead the day-to-day delivery and ongoing development of the service. You’ll inspire and support your team to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused support while ensuring the service remains safe, effective, and financially sustainable.
You’ll work closely with residents, staff, commissioners, and external agencies to ensure the service delivers positive outcomes for the people supported.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and manage a dedicated support team
Oversee assessments, support planning and resident interventions
Manage the daily operations of the supported housing service and building
Drive service improvement, quality assurance and performance standards
Build strong partnerships with commissioners and community organisations
Monitor budgets, KPIs and contractual targets
Recruit, train and develop staff, volunteers and students
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and compliance standards are maintained
Promote inclusive, accessible and person-centred support services
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
A Level 5 qualification in Management/Leadership (or working towards it), or significant relevant experience
Experience managing services supporting vulnerable adults, particularly within mental health or supported housing
Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and recovery-focused practice
Experience managing budgets, performance data and KPIs
Excellent leadership and partnership-building skills
A values-led leadership style focused on honesty, commitment and innovation
What’s on Offer
Alongside meaningful work and career development opportunities, the benefits package includes:
27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year service (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Life assurance
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies
Birthday leave and option to purchase additional annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access
Staff recognition and long service awards
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts
Ongoing wellbeing initiatives and professional development support
Apply Today
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a service that genuinely changes lives and helps people build brighter futures within their community.
Northampton
37 hours per week | Permanent
Salary: £35,520 – £51,060 per annum
Make a Real Difference in Your Community
Are you a passionate leader with experience supporting people facing mental health challenges? Do you want to lead a service that empowers individuals to rebuild their confidence, regain independence, and move forward with their lives?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a recovery-focused supported housing service that provides safe, person-centred support for adults recovering from mental health difficulties.
About the Service
The service provides 11 self-contained flats for adults recovering from mental health problems.
Residents are supported to manage their accommodation, improve wellbeing, build life skills, and successfully transition back into independent living and the wider community.
The approach is person-centred, strengths-based, and focused on helping every individual achieve greater independence and stability.
The Role
As Service Manager, you will lead the day-to-day delivery and ongoing development of the service. You’ll inspire and support your team to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused support while ensuring the service remains safe, effective, and financially sustainable.
You’ll work closely with residents, staff, commissioners, and external agencies to ensure the service delivers positive outcomes for the people supported.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and manage a dedicated support team
Oversee assessments, support planning and resident interventions
Manage the daily operations of the supported housing service and building
Drive service improvement, quality assurance and performance standards
Build strong partnerships with commissioners and community organisations
Monitor budgets, KPIs and contractual targets
Recruit, train and develop staff, volunteers and students
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and compliance standards are maintained
Promote inclusive, accessible and person-centred support services
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
A Level 5 qualification in Management/Leadership (or working towards it), or significant relevant experience
Experience managing services supporting vulnerable adults, particularly within mental health or supported housing
Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and recovery-focused practice
Experience managing budgets, performance data and KPIs
Excellent leadership and partnership-building skills
A values-led leadership style focused on honesty, commitment and innovation
What’s on Offer
Alongside meaningful work and career development opportunities, the benefits package includes:
27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year service (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Life assurance
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies
Birthday leave and option to purchase additional annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access
Staff recognition and long service awards
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts
Ongoing wellbeing initiatives and professional development support
Apply Today
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a service that genuinely changes lives and helps people build brighter futures within their community.