Deputy Manager

Location: Gloucester 
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
Service: CQC-Regulated Supported Living – Adults 18+

Make a difference. Lead with purpose. Support people to thrive.We are recruiting an experienced and passionate

Deputy Manager to join a CQC-regulated supported living service supporting adults aged 18+ with mental health needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and empowering individuals to develop their independence, achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives within their community.
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of care, effective staff leadership and compliance with CQC regulations.

The Role – Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the overall day-to-day management of the service.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of support staff, promoting a positive and supportive working culture.
• Ensure individuals receive high-quality, person-centred support tailored to their mental health needs.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and inclusion for the people using the service.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and support plans, ensuring they remain accurate and up to date.
• Monitor service quality and ensure compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation.
• Support with staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance management.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Take a proactive approach to safeguarding, incident management and continuous service improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within health and social care.
• Experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
• A good understanding of CQC regulations, compliance and quality standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to motivate, support and develop a team.
• A genuine passion for promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes.
• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable; Level 5 leadership qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,000.
• Opportunity to develop and progress within the organisation.
• Supportive management team.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives.

Interested? If you're an experienced Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Support Worker looking for your next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity!