Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - Mental Health Recovery Service

Are you a compassionate leader driven by recovery-focused care?
We're seeking a Deputy Manager to lead our Mental Health Recovery Service, empowering individuals with mental health needs to reclaim independence. This isn't just a management role, it's a chance to shape lives, inspire a dedicated team, and uphold the highest standards of person-centred care in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

Up to £30,882.75 per annum | 37.5 hours per week | Permanent | Enhanced Benefits

Your Impact:
Lead with purpose: Manage a recovery-focused service, ensuring CQC compliance and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for service users.

Drive holistic care: Conduct assessments, co-produce personalised support plans, and coordinate person-centred reviews with multi-disciplinary teams.

Champion recovery: Implement Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAPs), crisis management strategies, and move-on pathways to independence.

Inspire your team: Supervise staff, volunteers, and students, fostering a culture of collaboration, safeguarding, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate for change: Partner with community agencies, probation services, and healthcare providers to deliver wrap-around support.

Your Experience:
Qualified professional: RMN, DipSW, or Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

2+ years' experience in mental health/ learning disability services, with a recovery-focused approach.

Proven leadership: Skilled in staff supervision, risk management, and deploying resources effectively.

Regulatory expertise: In-depth knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and mental health legislation.

Flexibility: Willing to work evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations to meet service needs.

Why You'll Love This Role:
Purpose: Transform lives daily in a service that values dignity, empowerment, and community integration.

Rewards: Competitive salary, 33 days' holiday (inc. bank holidays), birthday leave, £100 probation bonus, pension, and life assurance.

Growth: Access to training, diplomas, and career progression in a nationally recognised organisation.

Support: Join a team passionate about mental health advocacy, with perks like counselling services, employee networks, and referral bonuses.

This is your opportunity to merge leadership with social impact, where every decision fuels recovery.

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