Job Description

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About the role

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.

Please note that the closing date for this role is 8th August 2025 however; we may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the

right to work in the UK

for the duration of the contract you are applying for.

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Working within the WithYou operational and clinical teams, the successful applicant will join our residential service to meet the needs of clients who are in recovery and rehabilitation from drugs and alcohol.

Are you a passionate and experienced leader in the field of drugs and alcohol rehabilitation? WithYou Chy is seeking a dedicated Residential Service Manager to oversee our trauma-informed transformative 18 bedded residential facilities and be responsible for a great team of Counsellors and Support Workers. If you have a strong background in mental health and previous experience in residential services, we want to hear from you.

At WithYou Chy, we are committed to providing compassionate and effective support to clients as they follow their journey through rehabilitation to recovery. Our team is dedicated to fostering an environment of recovery, growth and empowerment.

The post holder will take ownership for the satisfactory operation of the service in line with CQC requirements and play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation service. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including WithYou's Adult Community Services to support pre-rehab and aftercare following the client's journey through rehabilitation and ensure compliance with CQC standards while promoting the well-being of our clients.

Key responsibilities:

Oversee the management of residential service, ensuring high standards of care and support

Lead, mentor and develop a skilled team of Counsellors and Support Workers

Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes recovery and personal development

Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and maintain an excellent standard of service delivery

Collaborate with WithYou services in the community and through central support teams

Support the development of policy, SOP and guidelines for the service

What you'll get in return

A competitive annual salary between 37,636.20 to 53,560 (depending on experience). You will get support from the Regional Director of Operations and the broader multidisciplinary team, including good reflective supervision. In addition, we are committed to providing quality training and career development opportunities to all staff.

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Company Benefits

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a 500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a 500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

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Essential Skills

Level 5 Qualification in Leadership and Management

Qualification in Social Care

A proven track record of managing and leading drug and alcohol services or mental health services (or comparable services) preferably within residential service

Understanding of CQC, person centred and outcome focused practice; safeguarding

and risk management

Knowledge of working in Mental Health/ Drugs and Alcohol residential care service

Excellent leadership, communication and organisation skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Problem resolution and solution focused with ability to prioritise

Ability to work effectively with diverse team and foster collaboration

Verbal and written communication skill

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IT competent (including Google Workspace)

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For a full copy of the job description/person specification and for more information, please contact the Recruitment Team at

recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk

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About Us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.

Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.

Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

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Creating an Inclusive Environment

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.


As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.


WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.


If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.