Deputy Manager – Supported Living Service
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: £26,520 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (mix of days and nights on a 7-day rota, on-call once per week)
Contract: Permanent

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Support Worker within a supported living or mental health setting

• Strong understanding of supporting adults with complex mental health needs, including self-harm and substance misuse

• Confident leading and motivating a small team

• Able to complete care plans, risk assessments, and staff supervisions

• Flexible, compassionate, and organised

The Role

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for a Deputy Manager to join a supported living service in Bolton that supports 14 adults with complex mental health needs.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step into management. You’ll work closely with the Service Manager to maintain high-quality, person-centred care and provide day-to-day leadership to a small, dedicated team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct support for at least 3 days each week

• Leading, mentoring, and supervising Support Workers

• Completing risk assessments, care plans, and staff rotas

• Supporting individuals to develop independent living skills

• Assisting with daily living tasks, tenancy management, and medication

• Promoting engagement in the community and ensuring positive outcomes

A full induction and ongoing training are provided to support your professional development.

Benefits

• Full induction and continuous training

• Supportive management and team environment

• Opportunities for career progression within supported living

• Meaningful and rewarding work supporting adults to live independently

Compliance

• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required

• We do not offer sponsorship for this role – applicants must have full right to work in the UK

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Support Worker ready to take your next career step into management, we’d love to hear from you.