Deputy Manager – Supported Living Mental Health

Location: Braintree, Essex Salary: £35,300 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a supported living service in Braintree, Essex.

The service supports adults with long-term mental health needs and complex support requirements, helping individuals develop greater independence and progress towards their personal goals.

This is a hands-on management role for someone who is confident supporting a team, working alongside a Service Manager and contributing to the safe and effective running of a busy supported living environment.

The role

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the service and deputise in their absence.

You will provide guidance and supervision to the support team, help maintain high standards of care and ensure that individuals receive person-centred support that reflects their needs, wishes and goals.

The role will include involvement in support planning, risk management, safeguarding, staff supervision, rotas, inductions and ongoing staff development. You will also work closely with external professionals and agencies involved in supporting individuals.

There will be an expectation to participate in an on-call rota as part of the wider service.

About you

We are looking for someone with previous management or supervisory experience within social care, supported living, mental health or a similar environment.

You should have experience of working with people who may have complex or enduring mental health needs and be confident managing situations involving risk.

You will need to be organised, approachable and able to motivate and support a team in a challenging environment. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, families and external professionals.

Experience of staff supervision, service management, safeguarding, risk assessment and working alongside multi-disciplinary teams would be highly beneficial.

An NVQ Level 3 in Management or an equivalent qualification would be desirable.

Key responsibilities

Supporting the Service Manager with the daily running of the service.

Deputising for the Service Manager when required.

Providing supervision, guidance and support to staff.

Supporting effective staff rotas, inductions, training and team meetings.

Contributing to support plans, reviews and risk assessments.

Promoting independence, recovery and positive outcomes for the people using the service.

Identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding and high-risk situations.

Maintaining accurate records and ensuring required reports are completed.

Working with external professionals and agencies to ensure effective support.

Helping maintain appropriate health and safety, accommodation and service standards.

Supporting referrals, assessments and other service management processes.

Participating in the on-call rota.

What is offered

Salary of £35,300 per annum.

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.

Workplace pension.

Company sick pay following qualifying service.

Death in service benefit.

Employee benefits and discount scheme.

Access to wellbeing support and online GP services.

Mandatory training and opportunities for professional development.

Important information

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and employment/eligibility checks.

If you are an experienced Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career within supported living, we would be interested in hearing from you.

To apply, please submit your application via CV Library to P&S Care and Support as we are acting on behalf of our client, and we will be in touch