Deputy Home Manager

Priory; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Gym membership

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory's The Old Vicarage Dewsbury is recruiting a Deputy Home Manager to lead a compassionate care team and ensure high-quality residential support for seven adults with diverse needs, including learning disabilities, mental health needs and autism.

This full‑time role is 37.5 hours per week at £14.95 per hour (£31,096 per year). Priory supports ongoing training, career development, pension benefits and a range of staff rewards to help you grow within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Deputy/Home Manager role
• Strong leadership and staff development skills
• Experience working with learning disability and autism
• Proactive and well-organised with strong governance
• Driver with a full UK licence (3+ years) desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead regular staff meetings to ensure clear communication and feedback
• Perform risk assessments (clinical, COSHH, Legionella, Moving & handling) and monitor cleanliness to meet regulatory standards
• Induct and train new staff to integrate into the care setting

Skills

Leadership

Deputy experience

Learning Disability

Autism

Organised

Driver's license

Job description

Department and Location

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Location: The Old Vicarage Dewsbury

Compensation

Compensation: £14.95 / hour

Description

Old Vicarage is looking to recruit a Deputy Home Manager to join the team. This is a full time, 37.5 hour role with an hourly rate of £14.95 (£31,096 per annum).

The Old Vicarage is located close to Dewsbury town. It offers residential support for seven adult males and females with a range of needs. This includes adults with a learning disability, individuals with mental health needs, and people on the autism spectrum.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents

• Holds regular staff meetings to foster good communication and feedback. Maintains positive contact with commissioners and referrers to develop confidence in service provision.
• Carries out or ensures that all risk assessments e.g. clinical risk assessment, COSHH, Legionella, Moving & handling etc are carried out in a rigorous and timely manner. Monitors the standards of cleanliness of the home to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory bodies.
• Inducts and orientates new staff in a timely fashion and ensures statutory and other training is provided to maximise the ability of new staff to become integrated into the care setting.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• You will have developed experience in the Deputy role
• You’re a natural leader — approachable, supportive, and great at bringing out the best in others.
• You have experience in Learning Disability and Autism
• You've worked in a similar environment to what we offer
• You’re organised, proactive, and confident in managing the practical side of care (risk assessments, audits, compliance)
• You’re passionate about high-quality care and know how important it is to residents and their families
• A driver with a full, UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years is desirable

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.