Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Support Manager
The closing date is 10 July 2026
The Deputy support manager is responsible for assisting the support manager in all aspects of the day‑to‑day management of the service. Acting as a mentor and role model to staff, to provide direct care and support to people, promoting the highest standards of care and support, and upholding the Code of Conduct for social care workers.
Two posts: one permanent, one fixed term.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a deputy support manager within the specialised supported living service. As a Deputy support manager, you will take the lead in the day‑to‑day management of the running of the service and supervising staff. You should have previous experience of working in a supported living service as a senior support worker and hold a Level 3/4 diploma in Health and Social Care. Experience of postural management and supporting people with profound multiple disabilities and complex health needs is required, as well as an understanding of positive behaviour support.
You will work as part of a team providing 24‑hour care and support. The people we support look for a deputy support manager who shares our values and is enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated to help people gain skills, independence and to enjoy their life.
You will lead on ensuring the service works in a person‑centred way, ensuring the people who you support are involved and equal partners in decisions affecting their lives and how the service is run. Ensuring their human rights are upheld.
You will be required to work a mixture of shifts including early, late, night, sleep‑overs, weekends, and public holidays. Enhancements are paid for unsocial hours.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee well‑being support, 27‑33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS discount offers.
We also have a bank department, offering a variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support work and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to the bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job responsibilities
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high‑quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment.lypft@nhs.net.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Accredited Level 3 diploma (or above) in Health and Social Care
Skills
Experience
- Demonstrable experience as a senior support worker in a supported living service
Knowledge
- Knowledge of supporting people with profound multiple disabilities and complex health needs
Values
- Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
- Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
- Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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