Deputy Team Manager

Positive Individual Proactive Support Limited Deputy Team Manager

The closing date is 30 March 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Team Manager post within one of our supported living services, in which we support individuals to live successfully within the community as tenants in their own homes.

Job responsibilities

• Lead a team of staff to provide excellent person-centred support.
• Proficient in the use of Positive Behavioural Support.
• Demonstrate great supervisory skills and confidence to challenge staff when required.
• Focus on quality to improve services.
• Show resilience.

Qualifications

• RNLD / Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Level 5 Leadership in Health & Social Care.
• At least 1 year's experience in a leadership role.

Salary & Location

Salary: £34,000 to £42,000 per annum, salary dependent upon experience with annual incremental rise.

Location: Covering two of our services in Bishop Auckland and Hartlepool.

About us

PIPS are a specialist supported living provider who over the last nine years have developed innovative person-centred solutions for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues across Teesside, County Durham and North Yorkshire. PIPS have a good reputation with commissioners, regulators, health and social care professionals, families and the people we support.

Contact

We would recommend that you call to find out about the role before applying. Melissa White can be contacted at or Joanne Griffin (Service Manager) can also be contacted at to arrange a telephone conversation.

Person Specification Skills, Qualifications & Experience

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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.