Service Manager

Greater London (On-site)
£46,295 - £50,609 per year
Full-time
Permanent or contract (12 Months - Maternity Cover)
Job description

Secondment / Fixed Term opportunity for 12 months (Maternity cover) 

The Grange Road team is looking for someone to fill the Service Manager role for 12 months. The service opened in 2022 and is the first High Complex Needs Supported Housing project within the City of London’s pathway. The team works with clients who have been rough sleeping within the Square Mile of the City of London, working with them to build skills in managing support needs and tenancy sustainment. Many of the clients in the service have support needs around substance use, alcohol use or mental health. The service focuses on implementing the recovery approach and improving access to support through in house nurse and psychologist clinics. 

The Service Manager is supported by a Deputy Manager and Senior Project Worker. 

As the service manager you will: 

  • Support the team in creating a safe and supportive environment for clients, using PIE techniques and practices. 

  • Implementing routes to practical support for clients, through on site clinics and external partnerships 

  • Ensuring best practice is implemented and ongoing in the service 

  • Maintaining and building relationships with stakeholders and the community 

  • Leading and motivating the team in day-to-day work, personal development 

  • Taking on line management responsibilities for multiple staff members 

  • Liaising with commissioners, providing contract monitoring reports and maintaining effective joint working 

Working hours will be 9am – 5pm, Monday-Friday. 

About you 

We are looking for someone who can motivate and support the team to work with clients creatively, focusing on their strengths and overcoming barriers. You will be able to work flexibly balancing multiple priorities with strong interpersonal skills to be able to build positive relationships with clients, staff, and stakeholders. 

You will be recovery focused and have a clear idea of best practice and how to promote this within the team and service. You will have experience, or the skills needed, to report to commissioners and lead the service in contract delivery. If you are not sure you have the experience needed for the role please apply, you may have the transferable skills that would make you a great candidate. 

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.  

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.  

Closing Date: 10.00 am, 6th April 2026 

Interview and assessment date: 22nd April 2026 

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

What we offer

  • Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
  • A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
  • Great Pay and Other Benefits
Organisation
St Mungo's View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size More than 1000
Posted on: 23 March 2026
Closing date: 06 April 2026 at 10:00
Tags: Social Care / Development, Housing, Care Management, Homelessness, Mental Health, Substance Misuse

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