Deputy Manager (Mental Health) - Exeter

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager for their Exeter service. You will oversee the recovery support for individuals with complex mental health needs, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. Ideal candidates should have at least a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and strong operational management experience. The company offers leadership development and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Leadership development programmes

Matched contribution company pension scheme

Well-being resources and mental health support

Discounts on shopping, tech, travel, and more

Qualifications

• Strong experience in operational and people management.
• A valid UK driver's licence and willingness to travel locally.
• Ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, outcome-based community recovery for people with complex mental health needs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and develop the service constantly.

Skills

Operational management

People management

Passion for quality care

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Who We Are – Lifeways

Every day at Lifeways, our team members make a difference — and on our new careers website, you can read their real stories. You’ll meet people who have built rewarding careers with us, and people whose lives have been transformed through the support we provide.

These aren’t just stories — they’re proof of the impact we make together. Because at Lifeways, you’re not just anyone.

Lifeways is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist support for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, mental health conditions, and complex care needs.

We’ve recently completed one of the biggest digital transformations in our sector — and we’re just getting started. From Property to PBS, our ambition is bold: to become the Care Provider of Choice, powered by innovation, stability and the belief that great care starts with great people.

The Opportunity

Deputy Manager (Mental Health) Exeter

We are seeking to appoint a driven and passionate Deputy Manager to help support our established service in Exeter (Acorn Court). Acorn Court is a development of 16 high quality, self-contained apartments in Exeter that provides accommodation and 24 hour support for people with complex mental health needs. Person-centred recovery support is provided by our core on-site team of Recovery Support Workers, with additional support from our Quality and Practice Team.

The main aim of this role is to provide effective, outcome based, community recovery for people with complex mental health needs. To regularly monitor, evaluate and develop the service, making sure systems are in place to ensure that the feedback and involvement of service users, their families, partner agencies and staff are fully incorporated.

What You’ll Bring

• Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
• Strong experience in operational and people management
• A valid UK driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally
• A genuine passion for quality care — and the ability to lead by example

Why Join Lifeways?

When you join Lifeways, you step into a leadership role in a company that values and invests in its people. Our shared values guide everything we do:

Caring – Honest – One Team – Innovative – Courageous – Equal

You’ll get:

• Leadership development programmes & progression pathways
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Matched contribution company pension scheme
• Wellbeing resources and mental health support
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Discounts on shopping, tech, travel, and more through CHOICE Rewards

Why Now?

We are on a bold journey to become the Care Provider of Choice — and this is an exciting time to join us.

We listen closely to our team members through surveys and forums and act on their ideas, continuously improving how we support both our people and the individuals in our care.

As a leader, you’ll have the authority, resources, and support to shape your team’s culture and the quality of care they deliver. We invest in your growth through leadership development and promote a workplace where wellbeing, and are more than just words — they’re lived values.

At Lifeways, you’re not just anyone. You’re a leader who can make a difference every single day.

We are not using agencies for this recruitment. Any CVs sent to anyone in Lifeways from a recruitment agency will be treated as a gift.