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Registered Manager job, forensic Your new company This client's reputation stands on the quality, dignity, and respect of their service. They also put their clients at the heart of everything they do. Your new role Reporting to the Operations Director, the Operational Lead will provide critical operational support and stability to a complex supported living service during a period of transition. The role has been created following the recent acquisition of the service and will work alongside the existing Registered Manager to ensure safe continuity while incoming permanent leadership is recruited. A key focus of this role will be to actively learn, understand, and document how the service operates day-to-day. This includes understanding service users, staffing structures, housing arrangements, commissioner relationships, referral processes, and operational workflows. The Operational Lead will play a key role in ensuring that operational knowledge is retained, risks are identified, and the service is fully prepared for a safe and structured handover to the incoming Registered Manager and Deputy Manager. Develop a full operational understanding of how the service functions day-to-day. Work alongside the Registered Manager and outgoing leadership team to extract operational knowledge. Document key operational processes including assessments, onboarding, staffing, housing, and risk management. Understand service user needs, staffing models, and placement risks. Identify operational risks, gaps, and stabilisation priorities. Ensure knowledge is retained and transferable to incoming leadership. What you'll need to succeed NVQ Level 5 Health & Social Care What you'll get in return An interim-based role for a competitive rate of pay What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Deputy Manager - Complex Mental Health Macclesfield Full Time £34,963.50 per annum We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a brand-new specialist service in Macclesfield. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting individuals with complex mental health needs in a bespoke, high-quality development designed to promote independence and positive outcomes. This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a genuine difference while developing their skills in a specialist environment. About the service We have been supporting individuals with mental health and housing needs since 2014. We are developing this brand-new service in Macclesfield to support the more complex client group in a specialist, bespoke development. This will be a 24 hour, PBS led service with input from our OT and MH professionals. Individuals will have their own apartment within a 10-unit complex with staff on site. The service is aimed to support individuals who have had long stay admissions in locked door rehabilitation units, forensic units and out of area placements. This may be their first opportunity to live semi-independently and develop independent living skills. Whilst challenging, there is lots of opportunity for the successful candidate to help improve people's lives and build an excellent team around the service. As a Deputy Manager, you will: Support individuals with complex mental health needs, including forensic backgrounds and increased risks Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Proactively manage challenging behaviours using a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach Promote independence, choice, and dignity at every stage of care Deputise for the Manager when required Work with Support Worker and ensure that they feel fully supported in the role Ensure records are kept up to date What we're looking for Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification, or willing to work towards whilst in the role Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours A genuine passion for making a difference Self-motivated, empathetic, dynamic, and creative individuals What you'll get in return Career development & skill enhancement Excellent pension scheme & healthcare benefits Enhanced DBS paid for by SIS (T&Cs apply) £350 Refer a Friend bonus - earn extra when your friends join us (T&Cs apply) Flexible working options: day shifts, night shifts, part-time & bank hours available If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Macclesfield area and would like to learn more, then please contact SaferHandSolutions and ask for Anna Ashley. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration. Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite / Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with the requirement to work one late shift per weeks and be part of an out of hours 'on-call rota.' YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections guide us in all our actions. We have an exciting opportunity for a Supported Housing Manager to lead our OLYP team across Horsham and Crawley. Our 16+ Older Looked After Young People (OLYP), Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) services delivers specialist 24-hour supported accommodation where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently, safely explore their increased freedom of choice and develop responsibilities associated with adulthood, whilst still having the appropriate level of support from an experienced team. As a Supported Housing Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the service, ensuring our accommodation is safe, welcoming and secure. You will work closely with the Deputy Supported Housing Manager, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support. We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. In delivering the role, you will be responsible for: Leadership and People Management: Lead and manage a team, recruiting and inducting new staff, and supporting their performance to ensure high standards of service at all times. Service Provision: Responsible for the daily operations of the service so that it meets the requirements of the service specification, and: - reflects Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices. - identifies, maps and encourages the strengths and talents of each young person, enabling them to acquire the skills they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Partnerships: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with partner organisations that add value to the core, commissioned service (or have the potential to) attending relevant multi-disciplinary meetings as needed. General: Be a member of the out of hours on call rota to provide out of hours management support to services in the wider locality. About You If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we re looking for. You will bring substantial experience in leading and developing teams within supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, coupled with a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will be a confident and effective communicator with strong facilitation and decision-making skills, able to lead your team through challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will have proven experience in overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential services and will model professional standards, maintain clear boundaries while foster a culture of trust, safety and supportive relationships. You will have proven experience in social services or a related support focused field and must have a strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and regulatory compliance standards. You will be Educated to A level/BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in relevant subjects, or equivalent through relevant CPD training/experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people or adults at risk. CLOSING DATE: Sunday 19 April 2026 at midnight. PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children s and Adults Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.