Deputy Supported Living Manager

Leaders In Care Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for a Deputy Service Manager to oversee a supported living service in Greater Manchester. This role involves day-to-day management, leading a team to provide high-quality care for adults with mental health needs. Candidates should be registered nurses or have significant experience in mental health services. The position offers an annual salary of £36,000 and Monday to Friday hours.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in mental health or a strong background in supported living services.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in a management role.
• Knowledge of supported living frameworks and recovery-focused care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of mental health

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN)

Job description

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Deputy Service Manager 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 Manager to join the leadership team. You will work alongside the existing Deputy and Registered Manager (both clinical) to ensure the highest standards of care and support.

• 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 (if a nurse), or provide strong operational leadership (if non-clinical with relevant experience).
• 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, OR an experienced non-nurse with a strong background in supported living/mental health services.
• 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 £36,000.
• Monday–Friday working hours (9am–5pm), 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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