To ensure consistency in our care delivery applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date. Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be progressed further.

Assessment Centres to be held in Droylsden on 17th July 2026.

Service Administrator – Mental Health
NEW SERVICE OPENING IN SEPTEMBER – Willow Rise, Droylsden (Manchester)

Location: Droylsden, Manchester
Pay: £13.75 per hour (£15.25 per hour overtime)
Hours: Part-Time – 20 Hours Per Week

Be Part of Something New From Day One

Active Pathways is coming to Manchester!

This September, we are proud to open Willow Rise, our brand-new residential mental health rehabilitation service in Droylsden.

We're looking for an organised, proactive, and people-focused Service Administrator to become a key member of our founding team. This is a unique opportunity to help establish a new service from the very beginning, supporting colleagues, residents, and managers while helping to create a culture of excellence from day one.

As the first point of contact for many people entering the service, you'll play a vital role in ensuring Willow Rise operates smoothly, professionally, and efficiently. Whilst others may be delivering care directly, you'll be the person helping everything behind the scenes run seamlessly.

Why This Role is Different

At Willow Rise, you'll be supporting a service dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives, regain independence, and achieve their recovery goals.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Join a brand-new service at the start of its journey
Work closely with the management team and wider multidisciplinary team
Play a key role in recruitment, HR, finance, governance, and administration processes
Help shape systems, processes, and ways of working from day one
Be part of an organisation that values career development and progression

About Willow Rise

Located in the heart of Manchester, Willow Rise is a brand-new residential rehabilitation service in Droylsden, created as a place where recovery is not only possible — it is truly empowered.

Inspired by the Willow Tree, a symbol of resilience, healing, and quiet strength, Willow Rise reflects our belief that every individual can grow through adversity, rebuild stability, and move forward with confidence.

Designed to feel like a genuine fresh start, Willow Rise offers a safe, therapeutic, and welcoming environment where people are supported with dignity to rediscover independence, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

At its core, Willow Rise represents:

Willow - healing, flexibility, and emotional grounding
Rise - progress, empowerment, and the belief that everyone can move forward

The Best Bits

Annual leave of 25 days (pro-rata), plus Bank Holidays
Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
Workplace pension scheme
Free Blue Light Card membership
Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

As Service Administrator, you will:

Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support across the service
Support recruitment activities, including vacancy management, interview coordination, candidate communication, and onboarding processes
Assist with HR administration, maintaining databases, personnel records, audits, and compliance documentation
Coordinate meetings, MDTs, governance forums, and minute-taking activities
Support payroll, rota administration, annual leave records, and reporting processes
Manage purchase orders, invoices, petty cash, and stock ordering activities
Act as a welcoming first point of contact for colleagues, residents, visitors, and external professionals
Support the implementation and development of digital systems and processes within the service

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

Has previous administration experience in a busy, fast-paced environment
Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Can effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
Has strong IT skills and is confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems
Communicates professionally and builds positive working relationships
Demonstrates discretion and handles confidential information appropriately
Enjoys working as part of a team while also being able to work independently
Shares our passion for supporting outstanding services and positive outcomes

Build Your Career With Us

At Active Pathways, we know that great services are built on great teams.
Whether your ambitions lie in business administration, HR, recruitment, operations, or service management, we'll support your development through training, coaching, and opportunities to grow your career.

Why Join Active Pathways?

With over 20 years of experience in delivering outstanding mental health and rehabilitation services, Active Pathways is built on our CARE values, which shape everything we do:

Competent - We deliver safe, consistent, high-quality care that puts our residents first
Accountable - We act with transparency, take ownership, and build trust in everything we do
Resilient - We support one another, adapt to challenges, and grow stronger together
Ethical - We treat everyone with integrity, fairness, and respect

At Active Pathways, we invest in people.
We don’t just offer jobs we offer long-term careers, with opportunities to grow, specialise, and progress. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, move into leadership, or expand your knowledge, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Ready to Be Part of the Willow Rise Journey? If you're looking for a role where you can make a real contribution, help shape a brand-new service, and develop your career within a growing organisation - APPLY TODAY and join us at Willow Rise.

Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.