We have an opportunity available for a part time Service Manager to join the team at our Connect Hub based in Warrington Cheshire WA2 7JB.

The Hub offers one to one support services for people who may have low level mental health condition, suffer with anxiety or low mood and or be socially isolated. The Hub also offers groups and activities to support clients wellbeing and work in partnership with other organisation to provide advice and information.

Please click here for further details about the service.

Salary: £21,644 per annum

Hours: 25 per week - working flexibly 

At Making Space we are a team that are driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community.

Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.

Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected.

Tailor making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person’s needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.

Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.

Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places.  We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making.

Being ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles.

At Making Space we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care, we live and breathe our core values and our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.

Are you looking for a role that's both challenging and rewarding, where you can make a real difference in the lives of our service users? the Service Manager, you'll have overall accountability for ensuring the service runs smoothly and safely, while your dedicated team provides the highest standard of care to our service users.

You will manage the day to day delivery of the service, including supervising a small team of Hub Support Workers and Volunteers to ensure that the people accessing the service receive compassionate, strength-based support aimed at improving their overall wellbeing. The service manager will also work closely with the Community Services Manager Services and the Business Development Team to ensure that the offer provided in the Hub meets the needs of commissioners and the local community. Within the hub we also operate a commercial café, Café connect, which offers good food and a place to meet people and connect with the community. As service manager you will provide support and supervision to the café staff to help the business grow and complement the overall offer for service users accessing the hub. 

And let's not forget the perks - you'll have the chance to make a real impact, all while working with a supportive and fun bunch of people.

So if you're ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference in the world, please do read on for the full Job description here .

Candidates must have a Level 4 (or equivalent) Diploma in health & social care (or the willingness to work towards in an agreed time- frame) and have previous experience of leading a team and providing mental health support to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. 

Whilst skills are important, our main priority for any new colleague is to find people who share similar values and attitudes to our own.

On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role. 

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space .

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

• Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
• We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 40p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

Closing date for applications - friday 29th November. 

Interviews to take place in Warrington on Friday 6th December.

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.