Waythrough
mental health and social support
AreaManager-London
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“Area Manager - London at Waythrough. Skills: operational performance, risk management, service delivery, stakeholder management, contract management. Provide leadership and oversight across services in the London region. Support service managers to maintain safe, effective and high-quality service delivery”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring services remain stable, effective, and responsive to the needs of the communities we support; ensure the effective delivery of high-quality support for individuals experiencing issues related to substance use, mental health, and other social challenges, alongside support for their families and communities; maintaining operational performance across the region; achieve the best possible outcomes for people accessing our services
Industry & Context.
travel across the region – expenses paid
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Significant leadership experience, ideally including area or multi-service management overseeing multiple teams, Experience managing teams within substance misuse services and/ or supported accommodation, A understanding of current drug policy and relevant Government strategies, A robust knowledge of CQC standards, Experience in contract and stakeholder management, The ability to manage risk and maintain service stability in a complex operational environment, An understanding of providing support services to people with multiple disadvantages, A recognised management qualification (e. g. Level 5 in Management/Leadership) or equivalent experience
What You'll Do.
Provide leadership and oversight across services in the London region
Support service managers to maintain safe
effective and high-quality service delivery
Manage operational risks and ensure services remain compliant with relevant policies and regulations
Work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders across the region
Ensure services are responsive to the needs of service users and local communities
Support teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for people accessing our services
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with service managers, regional leaders, partners and key stakeholders
Full Job Description
**Area Manager – London** **Location:** London (based at one of our services with travel across the region – expenses paid) **Working Hours:** 37 hours (full-time) **Contract Type:** 12 months (fixed-term) **Salary:** £49,000 – £57,000 _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 drug and alcohol, mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day. **About the Role** We are looking for an experienced and confident **Area Manager** to support and oversee services across our London region. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring services remain stable, effective, and responsive to the needs of the communities we support. You will collaborate with service managers, regional leaders, partners and key stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality support for individuals experiencing issues related to substance use, mental health, and other social challenges, alongside support for their families and communities. This r
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