We are looking for an experienced, proactive Mental Health Practitioner to manage our Registered Recovery Service in Whalley Range, Manchester. You’ll lead a dedicated team providing person-centred care for 11 individuals with enduring mental health needs and one with a learning . Our service focuses on developing skills and confidence for independent living and an active lifestyle. We empower service users, encouraging self-management, resilience, and strength-based approaches rooted in respect and positive regard.In this role, you’ll support the Service Manager in line-managing the team, meeting service user goals, conducting holistic assessments, and creating support plans with accurate records on our ECCO system. Strong customer care and proactive communication skills are essential for managing risk and ensuring service user welfare. You’ll demonstrate warmth, compassion, and build trusting relationships based on empathy and respect. Engage service users in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities, working collaboratively with their families and mental health professionals and agencies. An up-to-date understanding of recovery principles, mental health legislation, and interventions is required, along with knowledge of the MHA, MCA, DOLs, and care standards. Ensure safe management and administration of medicines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to plan and organise care delivery, with flexibility to work shifts on a rota system. A minimum of 2 years practitioner experience, supervisory/management experience, and a relevant health or social care qualification (such as RMN/DipSW, degree, or Diploma Level 5) is essential. Be well-organised, professional, and credible with multidisciplinary team members, demonstrating leadership and management competencies. If you’re hardworking, resilient, reflective, with a strong ethical duty of care and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, we encourage you to apply. Vacancy Reference Number: 87221 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Champion, Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.