Job Summary
Must be a driver, with a current full UK licence, manual licence only, and cannot accept automatic. Must be willing to drive the service car unsupervised.
Fixed term for 12 months. Full Time 37.5 hours per week. At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work.
As a Deputy Manager you will work alongside and be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists.
Key Responsibilities
You will support the Registered Manager, helping plan rotas for the staff, conducting monthly supervisions, and assisting the team with their learning and development ensuring all the relevant training and inductions are completed.
At our home in Bromborough you will work with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, disordered eating, complex post‑traumatic stress disorder and those who use self‑harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Several of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community.
Your role will include supporting them with their daily living:
* meal preparation
* food shopping
* prompting for self-care
* medication administration
* medical appointments
* general upkeep of their home
Our young people enjoy activities out of the home including clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, attending youth clubs and other groups, pamper sessions and cinema trips, which you will be able to support with.
The role will also include incident management, de‑escalation of challenging behaviours, completing online records, report writing, audits, and medication management.
Qualifications
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
* Previous experience working with young people with mental health needs
* A minimum of 12 months supervisory experience
* An understanding of CQC and/or Ofsted requirements
* Hold a Level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent
* Flexibility to work a 7‑day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside occasional sleep‑ins for which an additional payment is made
* A compassionate personality, remaining calm, resilient, and understanding of the issues & challenges our young people face
Additional Information
Training will be 6 days held at our Head Office in Stockport – reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
As a disability confident employer, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process – please email: cert@careinmind.co.uk
We do not accept CVs and the application must be completed in full.
Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
While we value the use of AI technology to enhance our daily work, we also value the personal touch and urge applicants to write their supporting statement without the use of AI to emphasise their own unique experiences. It is also unacceptable to use AI to inflate skills and experiences on the application form.
We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.
Care in Mind does not hold a licence to offer sponsorship, and we cannot accept applications from candidates who do not hold the required visa to work the hours as required.
Company Benefits
* Minimum 30 days holiday
* An additional day off each year for your birthday
* Enhanced company sick pay
* Enhanced company pension
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Paid time off for fertility treatment
* Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
* Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts.
* Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.
* Free eye tests and various other benefits.
* Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate)
* Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.
* We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
* We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
* We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.
* Long service awards.
* Social events including a Christmas party.
* Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
* Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral
* Free onsite parking.
About the Home
Cherryhurst is a luxury home located in the charming town of Bromborough, within the metropolitan borough of Wirral, Merseyside. This spacious property blends historic character with modern living, featuring open‑plan rooms, high ceilings, and large windows, creating a bright, airy environment.
Cherryhurst House is well‑connected by public transport, making commuting and travel around the region convenient. Bromborough Train Station is approximately a 5‑minute drive or 15‑minute walk from the property. For local bus services, Bromborough is well‑served with regular buses that connect the area to Birkenhead, as well as offering routes to Liverpool city centre.
For drivers, the M53 motorway is easily accessible from Southfield House. Bromborough is a peaceful yet well‑connected area with a variety of local amenities.
Just a short distance from the house, Croft Retail and Leisure Park offers a wide selection of supermarkets, shops, cafes, and restaurants, ensuring all daily needs are met for our young people.
Bromborough Village itself features local shops, pubs, and other essential services, while healthcare needs are served by Bromborough Health Centre and other medical facilities in the area.
The area offers several beautiful parks and green spaces. Wirral Country Park is just a short drive away, providing scenic walking trails, cycling routes, and nature reserves.
Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16‑30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self‑harm, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.
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