Deputy Manager - Residential Care Home (Mental Health) Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Farnborough We are seeking a confident, motivated Deputy Manager to join our residential care home specialising in mental health support. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting staff to perform at their best. About the Role As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and compliance are maintained at all times. You will play a key role in staff development, leadership, and maintaining a positive, professional working environment. Key Responsibilities Support the Registered Manager in the overall management of the home Provide strong leadership and guidance to staff Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals, and support with performance management Ensure care plans and risk assessments are person-centred and up to date Promote best practice in mental health care, including Positive Behaviour Support Support staff with physical intervention strategies where required Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organisational policies Act as a positive role model, demonstrating confidence and professionalism at all times Essential Skills & Experience Experience working in a residential care setting, ideally within mental health or learning disabilities Strong leadership and management skills Confidence in decision-making and managing challenging situations Experience delivering or supporting staff supervisions Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Understanding of physical intervention techniques Excellent communication and organisational skills Desirable Previous experience in a Deputy Manager or senior role Relevant care or management qualifications If you are a confident leader with a passion for mental health care and team development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your management career.