Deputy Manager – Complex Care Service (LD & Mental Health) – Midlands & North Top Tier Talentees is recruiting on behalf of a specialist complex-care provider supporting teenagers and young adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and high levels of behaviour that challenges. Each person lives in their own home with 2:1 to 4:1 support. Many have experienced previous placement breakdowns. You'll work alongside the service manager to run a safe, stable, well-led service. Locations and vacancies: * Malvern, Worcestershire (WR13) – This is a rural service, so a driver is strongly preferred. * Dudley, West Midlands (DY3) – Male applicants only * Leicester (LE4) * Derby / South Derbyshire (DE12) * Nottingham (NG9) * Hull, East Yorkshire (HU12) * Greater Manchester – Altrincham (WA15) & Ashton-under-Lyne (OL7) * Scunthorpe (DN15) * Harrogate, North Yorkshire (HG3) – This is a rural service, so a driver is strongly preferred. * Doncaster (DN4) Due to the nature of the personal care involved, the Dudley posts are open to male applicants only. This is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. What you'll be doing: - Day-to-day management of the staff team: rotas, supervision, competency checks and performance - Making sure PBS plans, risk assessments and care plans are current and followed - Leading incident reviews, safeguarding referrals and learning from restrictive practice - Supporting audits and CQC compliance, and liaising with families, commissioners and professionals - Leading from the floor when the service needs it Requirements: - Experience as a Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior in complex-care, LD/MH or supported-living services - Strong practical background in behaviours that challenge, de-escalation and physical intervention - Working knowledge of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and CQC requirements - Level 3 in Health & Social Care as a minimum, with Level 5 in Leadership (or working towards it) desirable - The right to work in the UK. This role does not offer visa sponsorship. - A driving licence is desirable and essential for some locations What's on offer: - £16.00 per hour, permanent PAYE contract, 36–48 hours per week - Paid annual leave and workplace pension - Free in-house DMI training and free mandatory training - Ongoing training and development When you apply, please tell us which location you'd like to work in. Apply with your CV or contact us