Service Manager – Culturally Adapted Therapies Service
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for mental health and culturally responsive services? Can you champion the development of services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of ethnically and culturally diverse communities?
Bradford District and Craven Mind is seeking a Service Manager to work within our Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Communities (ECDC) programme focusing on driving impactful mental health support via our Culturally Adapted Therapies Service and reducing inequalities in access to therapy.
As the Service Manager, you’ll work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and partners to oversee culturally responsive therapeutic interventions. You’ll ensure that service delivery aligns with our core values of inclusivity and community empowerment while fostering trust and engagement within the communities we serve.
This role will suit a mental health professional experienced in managing culturally responsive or community-focused services, committed to leading improvements in access and recovery rates for underrepresented communities.
The role will appeal to those who have:
* Proven experience managing teams within a mental health or related field, with a track record of service development and driving change.
* Strong ability to build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and external agencies, fostering collaboration and multi-agency working.
* Expertise in recognising and managing risk, including safeguarding, while maintaining a focus on service quality and safety.
* Excellent communication and data analysis skills, with the ability to produce clear, insightful reports that drive service improvements.
* A proactive, solution-focused mindset, with a passion for leading innovative projects and meeting evolving community needs.
Salary scale: Grade 4 – Our grade 4 salary banding is £28,753 – £36,806 depending upon experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours
Base: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU with requirement to travel between service locations
Responsible to: Programme Director – Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Communities
Annual leave: Start from 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).
Probationary period: 6 months
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 28th January 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 3rd February 2025
* Please send an up-to-date CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and knowledge linking this to the Job Description and Person Specification to recruitment@mindinbradford.org.uk
* Please write the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
* Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicants.
* Bradford District and Craven Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Bradford District and Craven Mind) for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.
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