Job Details:
Wellbeing Centre Manager (Partington)

Job Description

About Bluesci

At Bluesci, we believe that everyone deserves good mental health and wellbeing. As we celebrate our 20th year, our services have expanded significantly, but our core values remain the same. Our dedicated staff and volunteers, many of whom have experienced our services, work collaboratively with individuals and their communities to help them achieve their aspirations and wellness.

Bluesci operates across the borough of Trafford from four Wellbeing Centres, offering arts, cultural and volunteering opportunities, social prescribing, talking therapies, and group support. We partner with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust (GMMH) to deliver Trafford Living Well and with Trafford Libraries to co-deliver library services from two of our centres. Bluesci at Night offers a safe, welcoming space for people 365 nights a year, and we also provide Smoking Cessation Support.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Centre Manager to lead our Wellbeing Centre in the heart of Partington. This is not just any role; it's an opportunity to make a real impact! You'll be at the forefront of delivering a vibrant service, including Trafford Living Well Service, Smoking Cessation and Social Prescribing services, and a variety of community activities that promote wellbeing and social connection.

As Centre Manager, you'll develop key partnerships with Trafford Libraries, GMMH, and the Trafford Community Collective. This role offers plenty of scope to be creative and to further develop our local offer for Partington residents.

Job Information

• Salary: £32,428
• Contract Length: 12 months (maternity cover with potential to extend)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with on-call telephone support required every 4th Saturday
• Location: Partington Wellbeing Centre, with some travel to our other centres as required

Who We're Looking For

We need a dynamic, compassionate, and committed Centre Manager who shares our organisational values and treats everyone with dignity and respect. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people who have experienced mental health issues and line management experience is desirable. An understanding of early help, social prescribing, and preventative approaches to promote mental wellbeing is also important.

Experience in managing community buildings and venues would be helpful, as you'll be responsible for managing our Partington Centre. The ability to collaborate with local partners is key to our success.

Opportunities and Challenges

This is an exciting time for Bluesci, and this role provides a real opportunity to make your mark and help us develop our Partington Wellbeing Centre. You'll be part of an organisation that values your wellbeing, ideas, and professional development.

• Good rates of pay
• Paid Annual leave
• Paid training and leadership development plan
• Contributory pension scheme