Bradford District and Craven Mind – operational service manager

We’re looking for a compassionate, proactive operational service manager to join our Safe Spaces team at Bradford District and Craven Mind. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day delivery of an innovative, all-age mental health crisis alternative, delivered in partnership with The Cellar Trust, local NHS and emergency services, and community providers.

What you'll do

In this role you'll:

• Deliver a safe, high-quality service that meets local needs, performance targets and regulatory standards, by providing strong, values-led operational leadership in partnership with the quality service manager
• Ensure a skilled and well-supported workforce by providing effective line management to team leaders, overseeing rota planning, supervision, and staff development
• Foster a cohesive, responsive team culture by maintaining a visible leadership presence across all sites
• Strengthen access and local partnerships by building meaningful relationships with service members, stakeholders and referrers, and contributing to the development of referral pathways

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• A relevant degree, equivalent qualification, or significant equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding and/or lived experience of the challenges facing people who have difficulties relating to their mental health
• Knowledge of a range of mental health conditions and services
• Practical and current understanding of safeguarding and managing risk in a clinical setting
• Experience recognising and responding to risk and safeguarding concerns for adults, children and young people
• Experience leading change and development in services

How to apply

For more information about the role, and the benefits of working for us, click apply now at the top of this page. This will take you through to the Bradford District and Craven Mind website.