Service Manager

Do you have an interest in leading operations, developing a quality service and supporting our clients?  

We are seeking a Service Manager for The Islington Progression Pathway (IPP). The IPP comprises 76 units of accommodation across 6 sites in Islington. The service operates a core and cluster model with 3 core sites providing more intensive support with staff on site and 3 offering visiting support in the week to clients.  

As Service Manager, you would be responsible for a staff team including two Deputy Managers, Complex Needs Workers and Support Workers and a Cleaner., 

 Your responsibilities would include: 

• To have overall responsibility for the safe day-to-day running and development of the service.  

• To ensure high quality person-centred support for people accessing the service to support their recovery. 

• To build and develop a high-functioning staff team 

• To build on key external partnerships and opportunities for clients, including around wellbeing, employment training and education, and move-on.  

You would report into the Regional Head for Islington and be part of a large, supportive management team within the borough.  

About you 

We are looking for motivated people who may have experience of working in the social care, health or housing sector, or you may have skills developed elsewhere that could be transferable to working within the charity sector.   

• Experience of managing service delivery team(s) including across dispersed sites with remote management skills  

• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong effective working relationships.  

• The ability to manage multiple service priorities effectively.  

• The ability to operate in a fast paced environment and be passionate about the overall aims and objectives of the IPP.  

Above all we are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the service. St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups. 

How to apply 

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website

Closing date: 10am Wednesday 3 July 

Interview date: tbc