Service Manager

• locations
• Manchester Resettlement - Rochdale Road

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR010993

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Service Manager – Manchester

Location: 182 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M40 7RA

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (This role will require weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis.)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £35,520 - £51,060 per annum

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

Waythrough Greater Manchester offer a range of housing-related support services, advice and guidance to help people obtain accommodation and progress towards a sustained independent lifestyle in the community. Working as part of a wider team to provide housing support, delivering a support package to help clients to live independently and progress towards sustained housing recovery.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Manchester-based Service Manager to manage a recovery focused, 28 bed supported accommodation project and outreach support service. You will play a pivotal role in our service, dedicated to addressing the housing needs of individuals in treatment and improving their engagement in treatment programs. Your leadership skills and ability to work in partnership with others will be crucial in achieving our ambition of eliminating housing problems associated with alcohol and drug use.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Previous experience in a managerial role, preferably in a similar field or social housing environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Excellent partnership working and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues related to housing challenges associated with alcohol and drug use.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to housing and substance misuse.

For full person specifications and job details, please visit here.

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to GoandAspirationsportals
• £500 Recommend a Friendbonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and Accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities — especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk.

How to Apply

If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via Company Website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Us

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.

Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Richmond Fellowship’ or ‘Aquarius’ (our subsidiary charity in the Midlands). Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Humankind job site https://peoplekind.my.salesforce-sites.com/recruit/

Aquarius

Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough. Aquarius is a Midlands-based charity supporting individuals to overcome the harms caused by drugs, alcohol and gambling. Aquarius has always held the view that people we support could resolve their problems with support and guidance and that people have the ability to find their own solutions to their problems. Our roles across the organisation include Practitioners and Administrators as well as Team Managers.

Find out more at www.aquarius.org.uk