Deputy Supported Living Manager

Leaders in Care; Salford; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care provider in the UK is looking for a Deputy Manager to support a dedicated team in delivering high-quality care within a supported living environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in mental health and strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £36,000 per annum and the chance to positively impact the lives of tenants while supporting their independence.

Benefits

Professional development

Supportive working environment

Impactful role

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in mental health or strong background in supported living.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Flexible and willing to share on-call duties.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Management

Mental health knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN)

Job description

Overview

Deputy Manager (Supported Living - Mental Health) – Location: Chorlton, Manchester. Salary: £36,000 per annum (includes shared on-call). Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Role and Responsibilities

• 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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