Deputy Manager - Mental Health

Job Description

As a Deputy Manager at Lifeways, you'll help create and lead an environment where people thrive, find out why this role matters by watching our short video:

Cliff Gardens in Scunthorpe is home to 16 individuals who receive support from a dedicated and experienced team. We support a diverse range of individuals living with mental health diagnoses, including personality disorders and paranoid schizophrenia, as well as people with dual diagnoses that may include neurological conditions. Our team provides personalised, person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs, promoting independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

This is a varied position combining hands‑on support with office-based responsibilities.

• Providing direct support to the people we support when required.
• Scheduling and managing staff rotas.
• Completing and maintaining care plans.
• Supervising and supporting a small team.
• Overseeing outreach and supported living services.

Candidates with experience in a mental health setting.

You’ll lead with purpose, inspire your teams, and deliver the highest standards of care while shaping the future of services.

• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable (or working towards)
• A proven track record supporting people living with autism and learning disabilities.
• Values which align with our Lifeways Values.
• 3 years experience within social care with proven experience at a supervisory level.

• Access financial wellbeing tools with Stream, including real‑time pay tracking and instant early access to earned wages.
• Leadership development programmes & progression pathways
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Matched contribution company pension scheme
• Wellbeing resources and mental health support
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Discounts on shopping, tech, travel, and more through CHOICE Rewards

Why Now?

We are on a bold journey to become the Care Provider of Choice — and this is an exciting time to join us.

We listen closely to our team members through surveys and forums and act on their ideas, continuously improving how we support both our people and the individuals in our care.

As a leader, you’ll have the authority, resources, and support to shape your team’s culture and the quality of care they deliver. We invest in your growth through leadership development and promote a workplace where wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are more than just words — they’re lived values.

At Lifeways, you’re not just anyone . You’re a leader who can make a difference every single day.

We are not using agencies for this recruitment. Any CVs sent to anyone in Lifeways from a recruitment agency will be treated as a gift.