
Deputy Supported Living Manager
- Chorlton, Cheshire Greater Manchester
- £36,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Chorlton, Manchester
Salary: £36,000 per annum (includes shared on-call)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pmWe 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.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 (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.
- 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.
- 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.
Please APPLY / contact Gemma at Leaders in Care for further details.
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