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Our approach is centred around compassionate, person-centred care, combining structured therapeutic programmes, one-to-one support, group therapy and recovery-focused activities to help clients understand their addiction, develop healthier coping strategies and build a strong foundation for long-term recovery.\nOur multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide a safe, welcoming and recovery-focused environment where clients are treated with dignity, respect and compassion throughout their treatment journey.\nEverything we do is guided by UKAT’s values of Understanding, Kindness, Accountability and Teamwork, ensuring these principles are reflected in both the care we provide and the way we work together as a team.\nThe Role\nWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of Liberty House Clinic.\nThis is a key leadership position with responsibility for ensuring the centre delivers safe, effective and high-quality care while 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supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development.\nSupporting colleague engagement, retention and performance through visible, effective and compassionate leadership.\nPromoting a positive culture in which colleagues feel supported, accountable and empowered to deliver high-quality care.\nMaximising client retention and occupancy while maintaining appropriate standards of care and client safety.\nMaintaining up-to-date knowledge of good practice, regulatory developments and changes within substance misuse and the wider health and social care sector.\nOverseeing the health and safety of the building and ensuring any maintenance, facilities or safety concerns are identified, reported and addressed promptly.\nWorking collaboratively with colleagues across UKAT and contributing to wider organisational priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.\nAbout You\nWe are looking for someone who can lead with confidence, compassion and accountability.\nYou will be comfortable balancing the operational demands of a busy residential treatment environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, client care and colleague development.\nYou will be an approachable and visible leader who can build strong relationships, motivate a multidisciplinary team and create an environment in which both clients and colleagues can thrive.\nThe successful candidate will:\nHave the ability to embrace new ways of working and support positive change.\nManage their own time effectively and work confidently to deadlines.\nWork collaboratively as part of a wider team and openly share ideas, knowledge and experience.\nBe confident working independently and using their own initiative.\nDemonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nBe confident managing challenging and sensitive situations.\nDemonstrate strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.\nBe flexible and responsive to the changing demands of a residential 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