Deputy Team Manager – Mental Health Care Home

Location: Camden Park House, London | Hours: 37.5 per week | Contract: 3–6 months | Salary: £32,110 (£16.47/hr)

Are you an experienced mental health professional ready to take on a leadership role with real responsibility? NursLink is recruiting a Deputy Manager / Team Manager in London to manage a registered care home supporting 10 clients with mental health needs during a decommissioning period.

You will lead a team of 3 permanent and 4 casual staff, ensuring smooth client transitions, maintaining compliance with regulations, and providing guidance and support to your team. This is a hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone confident in managing operations, supporting staff, and working closely with clients.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and weekly/fortnightly options via NursLink

• Full induction and site-specific health & safety briefing

• On-site parking and excellent transport links

• Opportunity to lead and develop a small, dedicated team

• Ongoing support from a trusted healthcare recruitment agency

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Line manage staff, including supervision, performance reviews, and rotas

• Lead team meetings and promote best practices in person-centred care

• Support and guide staff in medication administration, audits, and competency checks

Service Oversight & Compliance

• Maintain CQC compliance, safeguarding, MCA/DoLS, and health & safety standards

• Manage care plans, risk assessments, and case management tasks

• Respond promptly and accurately to incidents and safeguarding concerns

• Liaise with commissioners and stakeholders to ensure smooth client transitions

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Oversee daily care home operations, acting as Deputy Manager in the Registered Manager’s absence

• Manage budgets, reporting, and essential documentation

• Ensure all service delivery and staff practices meet quality and regulatory standards

Required Experience & Skills

• Mental health care experience with strong understanding of person-centred support

• Proven experience in medication management and audits

• Leadership and line management experience, supervising multi-disciplinary teams

• Knowledge of CQC compliance, safeguarding, risk assessments, and MCA/DoLS

• Experience in case management and coordinating client transitions

• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining empathy, accountability, and problem-solving

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead a dedicated team, manage a busy mental health care home, and make a real impact during client transitions, apply today with your CV to NursLink. Start ASAP — early applications are encouraged!