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3 days a week
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager to proactively support the growth, development and geographical expansion of our services. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic charity in a highly rewarding role that will drive key developments in our services. You will focus on targeted initiatives including:
· The planning, launch and growth of new Outside the Box day activities for adults with learning disabilities in our neighbouring town of Otley;
· The development and target achievement of our Outside the Box day service portfolio; and
· The expansion of our Carers and Companions services (Independent Living Services and elderly homecare services).
You will be someone who: can quickly build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; has strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to grow services; and is skilled in the delivery of projects ensuring they are effectively planned and executed in line with agreed timescales and scope.
You will be highly organised with strong problem-solving skills, have excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with marketing and events experience and a passion for making a positive difference to the lives of others.
The role is initially offered on an interim basis (6 months) but offers the potential for transition into a senior management role with the charity.
To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV with covering statement (no more than 2 sides A4). If you wish to discuss this opportunity please send an email with full contact details and we will get back in touch.
Title: Therapeutic Services Manager – Rainbow Mind LGBTQIA+ Service
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months (with potential to extend)
Reporting to: CEO. The post holder will be a member of Mind in Salford’s senior leadership Team (SLT)
Location: Mind in Salford, The Angel Centre, Salford M3 6FA. Hybrid working is appropriate for this role.
Rainbow Mind is looking for a Therapeutic Services Manager to oversee our one-to-one therapy service.
We are looking for a visionary with expertise in therapeutic approaches and an unstoppable passion for LGBTQIA+ mental health. Someone who understands the health inequalities and barriers to accessing mental health services people from the community can face. Someone who is committed to change.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
- To effectively manage and provide strategic and operational oversight of the Rainbow Mind counselling service and development of service provision.
- To ensure delivery of consistent, high-quality counselling across the client cohorts, supporting and empowering our service users, whilst ensuring clinical work is carried out in accordance with BACP ethical guidelines and Rainbow Mind protocols.
- As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to contribute to Mind in Salford / Rainbow Mind’s vision, mission and objectives.
Main focus of the role:
- To lead, develop, coordinate, and represent Rainbow Mind’s counselling service internally and externally at Senior Management level.
- To conduct some clinical assessments and carry a caseload of counselling clients.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant recognised qualification(s) at a minimum of Level 4 Diploma in the field of Counselling or psychotherapy with A minimum of 300 clinical client hours completed. BACP Accredited Member status (or registered member of the UKCP) is desirable; candidates working towards accreditation are welcome to apply.
The Therapeutic Services Manager will ensure high quality and consistent delivery within the counselling service, provide service-wide clinical oversight including safeguarding and risk monitoring and manage and lead a safe, professional, sustainable, and accessible counselling service consistent with Rainbow Mind’s vision, ethics, policies, and objectives.
They will line management of associate therapists, provide a number of weekly assessment/1-to-1 counselling slots, ensure service outcomes are effectively monitored and evaluated, promote the profile of Rainbow Mind and lead on the review and update of clinical literature, assessment processes, outcome measures, and clinical policies.
Benefits
- We operate a hybrid working policy meaning you can work flexibly, to suit your needs.
- We offer generous holiday entitlement which includes 27 days holiday plus 8 days statutory days and 3 days additional over the Christmas period (pro rata). Further, an extra day annual leave for birthday.
- Staff members are granted an additional 3 hours per month as well-being time.
- Our social secretaries team organise regular well-being activities to help with staff connectedness.
- We have an internal learning management system with access to over 4,000 courses to continue your professional development and skills.
If you have the right skill set and you are passionate about the work we do, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Interview Dates: Monday 6th July & Thursday 9th July 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Rainbow Mind is committed to equity of opportunity and to creating a working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We actively welcome applications from people across all backgrounds and identities, and are particularly committed to increasing representation from communities that have historically been underrepresented in the mental health workforce. All employees are expected to uphold and actively contribute to our equal opportunities policy in everything they do.
Applications from people with lived experience of any of the intersections that Rainbow Mind work with are particularly encouraged. Rainbow Mind is an LGBTQIA+ led service and we are especially keen to hear from candidates who share lived experience of the communities we serve. This is not a formal requirement, but it is central to our ethos and to the authenticity of the work.
No agencies please.
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About The Role
This is more than a management role. As Service Manager at Preston Foyer, you will lead across two town-centre sites, creating a safe, ambitious environment where young people can grow in confidence, develop skills and move towards independence.
Working in strategic partnership with the Foyer Federation, Preston Foyer is shaped by Advantaged Thinking, focusing on young people’s strengths, talents and potential. You will lead a passionate team to deliver excellent housing, support and opportunity, while championing Youth Foyer accreditation standards.
Why join us?
Every day at Preston Foyer is a chance to make a real difference. You will lead a service that gives young people more than a place to stay – it gives them stability, opportunity and belief in their future.
What you will do
You will provide strong, visible leadership and drive quality, performance and innovation across the service, ensuring young people receive high-quality, person-centred support.
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team across two sites.
- Create a safe, strengths-based environment for young people.
- Deliver high standards in housing management, safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.
- Build strong local partnerships and open up opportunities in education, employment and training.
- Drive service improvement and better outcomes for young people.
About You
You will be an experienced leader with a background in supported housing, homelessness, youth services or a related field. You will know how to inspire teams, build partnerships and create services that are compassionate, ambitious and focused on young people’s potential.
If you want a role where you can genuinely change lives, we would love to hear from you. Join Preston Foyer and help young people build the future they deserve.
The benefits on offer
In return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:
- 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
- An extra day off on your birthday
- A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
- Pension with life assurance
- Discounted private medical insurance
- Loans available for financial emergencies
- Occupational Sick Pay
- A full Induction package and training relevant to the role
- Long service awards from 2.5 years
- Support to learn and develop your career
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
