Job Title
SLP Kingston Services Deputy Manager – Sept 2026
Job Details
Number of Roles: 1 role available
Location: Norbiton Avenue and Homersham Road
Contract Type: 37.5 hrs per week (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Salary: £(Salary Upon Request)
Reports to: SLP Kingston Service Manager
About Bridge
Bridge Support is a leading provider of mental health services across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, most of Essex, and Kingston. We currently employ over 250 staff, partnering strategically to support individuals with long-term mental health challenges. Our commitment is to empower clients toward greater independence, underpinned by our values and therapeutic optimism.
Applying for a role at Bridge Support will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019, Inclusive Excellence Award 2024-2025 and retained its Mindful Employer status until September 2028.
Bridge cares passionately about all aspects of our staff’s working life, and we don’t just write it – we act on it too. This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving our employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and
We believe our people are central to achieving this mission, and we strive to foster an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic workplace.
Role Overview
The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Manager in the day-to-day running of the service and to deputise for the Manager in their absence. There is also an expectancy of being part of the on-call rota.
What we’re looking for someone with managerial experience in the Social Care sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Manager with the day-to-day running of the service, deputising fully in their absence.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, support and guidance to support workers, and take part in the on-call rota.
- Contribute to person-centred support plans, risk assessments and reviews for the people we support.
- Help ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and Bridge Support’s policies.
- Support with staff rotas, inductions and ongoing training to maintain safe staffing levels.
- Build positive working relationships with families, commissioners and other professionals involved in people’s care.
Benefits
- SAGE Benefits: Access discounts, wellbeing support, online GP services, gym savings and a platform to recognise colleagues’ contributions.
- x2 death in service salary
- Automatic enrolment on a workplace pension scheme (after 3 months).
- Company Sick Pay after 12 months continuous service.
- 27 days holiday, plus all statutory bank holidays.
- Mandatory Training is provided when and where appropriate.
- Future workforce development opportunities which align with the organisation’s ethos and values and its growth.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments for all or at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Bridge Support does not currently offer visa sponsorship. As stated in the attached Job Description all applicants will be subject to pre-Right to Work Checks, Career Checks, and Enhanced DBS checks.
Closing Date
Sunday 11th October 2026
Shortlisting
Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th October 2026
Interview
Thursday 15th and Friday 16th October 2026
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Deputy Manager Bridge Support employer: Bridge Support
Bridge Support is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, where our team plays a vital role in empowering individuals facing mental health challenges. Located in the vibrant Royal Borough of Greenwich, we offer competitive benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for HR professionals to thrive and grow in their careers.
