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Make a Real Difference to Mental Health Across Bedfordshire We are excited to offer a managerial opportunity within our Recovery Lounges, where every evening holds the power to change a life. Recovery Lounge Manager Post no: 656 Area Covered : Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford & Biggleswade Contract type : Permanent Hours : 35.25 hours per week Work Pattern : Flexible across Monday to Sunday, up to 5 Shifts on site per week, 1 Day at HQ in Flitwick each week Salary : 27,152.03 per annum (28,500 37 hrs p/wk FTE) If youre confident working in fast-paced settings and want to support people in crisis while shaping an excellent, high-impact service, this could be the role for you. Not only will you make a meaningful difference to people when they need it most, but youll also have the chance to grow your own career, working within the leading mental health charity across Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes. As our Recovery Lounge Manager , youll lead the delivery of this vital service across Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford, and Biggleswade. Youll guide and coordinate our incredibly dedicated and skilled team of eight Mental Health Support Workers and our volunteers across multiple sites (as above), working closely with NHS partners to ensure every person who walks through our doors receives compassionate, safe, and high-quality support in line with our RICH values. This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership roleperfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, values meaningful human connection, and is passionate about crisis prevention and mental health recovery. What Youll Do Champion the day-to-day operation of our Recovery Lounges, ensuring safe, effective, person-centred support, in line with Mind BLMKs service delivery models, policies and procedures. Lead, inspire, and supervise staff and volunteers, fostering growth, wellbeing, and confidence. Assess individuals needs, offer a community setting where those who struggle with isolation can find engagement, deliver 1:1 support, and help prevent further deterioration or crisis. Build strong partnerships with NHS mental health services and local community groups to maximise impact. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, data management, and service quality. Represent Mind BLMK across Bedfordshire, strengthening awareness and engagement with our crisis services. Work closely with the Crisis Services Delivery Manager and Operational Crisis Services Manager to deliver a successful and valued service. You can find more information about in the Role Profile on our website. Benefits of Working with Mind BLMK We invest in your wellbeing, growth, and worklife balance. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus all Bank Holidays (usually 8, pro rata) NEST pension scheme with auto-enrolment Employer contribution: 3% Employee contribution: 5% Optional Health Plan Learning & Development opportunities, including in-house and external training Flexible working available on request (in line with Mind BLMK policy) Proud Disability Confident Employer (since 2008) Mindful Employer and Mindful Employer Plus signatory demonstrating our ongoing commitment to positive mental health in the workplace Closedown: 5pm, Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP 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. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please. TPBN1_UKTJ