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Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Significant experience within addiction or substance misuse services
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
A proven track record as a Service Manager, or equivalent senior operational leader, within a regulated care, treatment or specialist service
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Strong knowledge of CQC requirements, safeguarding, governance and quality standards
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Experience of leading multidisciplinary or specialist teams
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including working with external professionals and partners
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
A clear commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused care
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Previous experience as a CQC Registered Manager
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Experience of opening, mobilising or developing a residential service
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Experience working with Local Authority commissioners
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
A service-specific qualification in addiction
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Professional registration such as NMC, HCPC or Social Work England
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Full Time/ 37.5 Hours I On SiteSalary £55,000- £65,000 Depending on experienceLead the launch of a new residential addiction service and shape something from the ground up.Priory is opening Horizon House in Nottingham, and we’re looking for an experienced Service Manager to play a pivotal role in bringing it to life.The successful candidate will be required to become the CQC Registered Manager for Horizon House, holding overall responsibility for the safe, effective and compliant operation of the service.Horizon House is part of our therapy-led model of addiction treatment, placing high-quality care, structured recovery and personalised support at the centre of everything we do.This is an opportunity to build and lead a brand-new service, create a strong and accountable team culture, and establish the standards, reputation and operational foundations needed for long-term success.As part of our expanding network of residential addiction services, Horizon House will deliver our pioneering Flourish programme in a calm, therapeutic environment designed for recovery.
Key Responsibilities
As Service Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of this therapy-led residential service, creating a safe, supportive and high-performing environment for clients and colleagues.You will hold overall responsibility for quality, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, workforce and operational performance, working closely with the Therapy Lead and wider leadership team to deliver consistently strong outcomes.You will also take ownership of the service’s commercial performance and development, including staffing, occupancy and budget control, while building strong relationships with commissioners, referrers and professional partners.About Flourish Delivered by qualified therapists in a non-medical setting, Flourish offers a distinct alternative to traditional hospital-based treatment.Designed for individuals who do not require medical detox or ongoing clinical intervention, the programme focuses on structured therapy, meaningful community connection, and practical tools to support lasting recovery.Please review our current webpage and material about this service:VIDEO: Flourish Further details can be found in the attached job description.
Job Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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This advert is for Residential Addictions Service Manager with Priory Healthcare in Nottingham, England. It is listed as a Service manager role. The advertised salary is £55,000 - £65,000 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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