Deputy manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Service Type: 7-Bedded Mental Health Residential Service
Location: [Bognor regis]
Shift Pattern: Mixed shifts (office hours and floor-based shifts, including weekends)
Reports to: Registered / Home Manager

Role Overview

The Deputy Manager plays a key role in the operational and clinical leadership of a small, 7-bedded mental health residential service. This is a hands-on role, combining office-based responsibilities with direct support on the floor, ensuring high-quality, recovery-focused care is delivered consistently.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager will help maintain compliance, support staff performance, and provide visible leadership across all shifts.

Key Responsibilities



Leadership & Management

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the service

• Provide visible leadership across mixed shift patterns

• Lead by example through hands-on support on the floor when required

Care Quality & Compliance

• Support compliance with CQC regulations, Mental Health Act, and best practice standards

• Assist with audits, quality assurance, and inspection readiness

• Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and documentation are accurate and up to date

Direct Care & Floor-Based Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to residents when required, including personal care and emotional support

• Support recovery-focused care and promote independence

Essential Requirements

• Experience working within mental health residential services

• Previous experience in a Senior, Team Leader, or Deputy role

• Confident working both on the floor and in the office

• Flexible approach to mixed shifts, including weekends

• NVQ3 in health & social care

Please contact kurtis@howard-finley.co.uk with your up to date cv