Job title: Safe Haven Deputy Manager

Role summary: 

Looking for a compassionate and experienced Safe Haven Deputy Manager to join the team in Oxfordshire, with opportunities available for both day shifts (11:00 18:30) and evening shifts (16:00–23:30), this position follows a rolling rota, including every other weekend, to ensure continuity of care while maintaining a fair and predictable schedule for all team members.

In this rewarding role, you will be part of the Safe Haven management team, helping to deliver a high-quality, person-centred crisis support service for adults experiencing mental health crises across Oxfordshire.

Job location (usual place of work): OXFORD AND BANBURY SAFE HAVEN SITES

Pay Rate: £29,003.00 – £31,214.00 (salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge)

Is pay pro rata: Yes

Applications close on (please give date): 14th Aug 2026

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract is: Permanent

Job description:

Independently lead safe and effective shifts, providing immediate mental health crisis support through risk assessments, one-to-one support sessions (both face-to-face and by telephone), safety planning, and facilitating re-focusing activities that promote coping and recovery. As a Deputy Manager, you will also lead shift handovers, support the day to-day development of staff, provide one-to-one supervision for direct reports, contribute to reflective practice through team handovers and complex case discussions.

To find out more or discuss the role before applying, please contact colby.jiang@oxfordshiremind.org.uk. 

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