Service Manager
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About the role
We are seeking an experienced, talented, and passionate Service Manager to lead our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing young people's drug, alcohol, and sexual health service. Based in the vibrant London Borough of Lewisham, you will play a key role in shaping high-quality support for children, young people, and families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed team dedicated to improving outcomes, reducing harm, and empowering young people to make positive, healthy choices.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management for the service.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, providers, and community organisations.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based models of care to young people, children, and families.
- Lead, motivate, and support a team of skilled staff, ensuring effective supervision and guidance.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance.
- To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:
- A relevant professional qualification in health, social care, or a related field.
- Experience delivering models of care to young people, children, and families affected by substance misuse.
- A proven track record of leadership, staff management, and delivering high-quality services.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and service users.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and shape effective service strategies.
- Solid knowledge of the substance misuse sector and the wider health and social care landscape.
- 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.
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Additional Information
Service Manager Location: Lewisham, London Working Hours: 37 hours Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £35,920.00 - £51,640.00 per annum Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. 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.
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