Deputy Manager Mental Health

Lifeway’s Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Stafford is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a dedicated team at Waterside House. This role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents while enabling them to live independently. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and proven leadership experience. You'll benefit from leadership development, a supportive culture, and a matched pension scheme. Join us to make a difference every day in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Financial wellbeing tools

Leadership development

Matched contribution pension scheme

Wellbeing resources and mental health support

Exclusive discounts through CHOICE Rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in team leadership and operational management.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with team, families, and community.

Responsibilities

• Foster an open, supportive culture that empowers your team.
• Lead with passion and professionalism supporting individuals with mental health conditions.
• Champion quality and continuous improvement across service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational management

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Who We Are

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist support — and even prouder of the dedicated teams who make it happen. When you join Lifeways, you’re not just anyone. You’re part of something bigger — a compassionate community that changes lives, together. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR LATEST VIDEO

The Opportunity

Deputy Manager – Waterside House - Stafford

Location: Good public transport links for non-drivers.

We’re looking for an inspiringDeputy Manager to join Waterside House development — 15 beautifully designed one-bedroom apartments.

As Deputy Manager, you’ll support theService Manager to ensure exceptional, person-centred care is delivered to the people living here, enabling them to live independently while receiving the exact package of recovery support that they need.

Here, residents enjoy both vibrant community connections and the independence of their own space — and you’ll play a vital role in making that possible. A driver would be ideal for this role, however there are good transport links for non-drivers.

In this role, you will:

• Foster an open, supportive culture that empowers your team to deliver high-quality, person-led support.
• Lead with passion and professionalism, supporting people living with mental health conditions.
• Champion quality and continuous improvement across all areas of service delivery.
• Build meaningful relationships with your team, families, and the local community.

You’ll lead with purpose, inspire confidence, and drive excellence — shaping the future of care at Heron Court.

What You’ll Bring

• Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable or working towards)
• Proven experience inteam leadership and operational management
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care — and leading by example

If you embodyempathy, courage, honesty, equality, and passion, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why Join Lifeways?

When you join us, you’re stepping into a leadership role within a company that truly invests in its people. Our values guide everything we do:
Caring – Honest – One Team – Innovative – Courageous – Equal

You’ll benefit from:

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

Why Now?

This is an exciting moment to join Lifeways. We’re on a bold journey to become theCare Provider of Choice, continuously improving how we support both our teams and the people in our care.

As a leader, you’ll have thefreedom, tools, and trustto shape your service, your team, and your own career. We’ll back you every step of the way — because your growth is part of our mission.

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

We’re not working with agencies for this recruitment. Any CVs sent to Lifeways by recruitment agencies will be treated as a gift.