Service Manager Mental Health

Dartford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role:The role will manage the day-to-day delivery and improvement of services. The person will work closely with the Area Manager to develop the quality and improvement of services monitoring their impact and effectiveness as well as seeking insights to continually develop them. The role will ensure our services are informed by the experiences of key stakeholders. The person will manage performance and risk related to their relevant service(s) ensuring strong and effective partnerships both in and outside of Porchlight enabling effective support pathways for those we work with.

The role requires:

Highly motivated and strong service leadership skills in developing staffensuring they work effectively and independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills with those at all levels; the person will also need to work collaboratively with the Area Manager colleagues and relevant governance structures.

Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children youngpeopleand adults at risk.

Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.

Location: Ebbsfleet base covering Dartford Gravesham and Swanley

Contract type:Permanent

Interview date: 27th February 2026

Please note salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.

For further information about the role or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager please contact Alexi Brook on or email.

For any further informationregardingthe application process please contact

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

The charity

Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless vulnerable and isolated. At Porchlight we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability the most excluded are included and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.

Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults at risk.

The benefits

Generous annual leave entitlements

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Occupational maternity and support pay

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to mental health first aiders

Sponsorship for professional qualifications

Staff loans

Hybrid and flexible working

Life assurance

Documents

Required Experience:

Manager

About the role:The role will manage the day-to-day delivery and improvement of services. The person will work closely with the Area Manager to develop the quality and improvement of services monitoring their impact and effectiveness as well as seeking insights to continually develop them. The role w...