Deputy Nurse Manager

Leaders In Care Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chorlton, Manchester is seeking a Deputy Nurse Manager to lead a team providing care for adults with mental health needs. The role includes managing staff, ensuring compliance with care standards, and participating in on-call duties. Ideal candidates should be registered nurses with leadership experience and a passion for mental health care. The salary ranges from £38,000 to £40,000 per annum.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with experience in mental health.
• Strong leadership and ideally previous deputy or senior experience.
• Knowledge of supported living frameworks and recovery-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management support for staff and tenants.
• Lead and motivate the team to deliver person-centred care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Management experience

Knowledge of mental health conditions

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN)

Job description

Deputy Nurse Manager (Supported Living – Mental Health)

Location: Chorlton, Manchester
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (includes shared on-call)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, circa 9am–5pm, flexible

We are looking to recruit a Deputy Service Manager (Nurse Qualified), to work within a small, well-established supported living service in Chorlton, Greater Manchester. The service provides 24-hour support for adults living with enduring mental health needs, and supports 15 tenants aged between 18 and 75.

Due to expansion, we are seeking a Deputy Nurse Manager to join the leadership team. You will work alongside a second Deputy, and the Registered Manager, to ensure the highest standards of care and support.

The Role

• Provide day-to-day management support for staff and tenants.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the team to deliver safe, person-centred care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and company policies.
• Contribute to clinical oversight and provide strong operational leadership
• Participate in the shared on-call rota with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager (must be able to attend site if required – therefore a driver is preferred).
• Support the ongoing development of a new step-down service, helping tenants build independence and resilience.

The Ideal Candidate

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with experience in mental health
• Strong leadership and management skills, ideally with previous deputy or senior experience.
• Knowledge of supported living frameworks, mental health conditions, and recovery-focused care.
• Organised, approachable, and able to work collaboratively within a small team.
• Flexible, and willing to share on-call duties as part of the management team.
• A full driving licence is desirable due to occasional out-of-hours requirements.

What You Will Be Offered

• A supportive, close-knit working environment in a long-established service.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a small but growing organisation.
• Annual salary of circa £38,000 - £40,000.
• Monday–Friday working hours (circa 9am–5pm, flexible), with shared on-call duties.
• Professional development and scope to contribute to service expansion.

How to Apply

Please APPLY / contact Gemma at Leaders in Care for further details.

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