Deputy Home Manager: Lead Care & Team Growth

Priory; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

IPD professional development Sponsors

Relocation support up to £3000

Job summary

Priory is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Manager in running a Rainham, Essex residence that provides residential care for adults with learning disabilities. The role combines leadership on the floor with supervisory duties, including inductions, training and ensuring regulatory standards are met.

You will be a natural leader, dedicated to high-quality, person-centred care, building strong relationships with residents, families and professionals while guiding a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Experience in senior care roles and leadership positions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards in care (CQC/RQIA).
• Ability to train, coach and develop staff and oversee audits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager to ensure smooth operation and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and inspire the senior care team to deliver outstanding, person-centred support.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Hold regular staff meetings and encourage open, positive communication.
• Oversee inductions, ongoing training and staff development.
• Supervise risk assessments and safety checks to maintain a safe home environment.
• Contribute to quality checks and audits and drive service improvements.
• Collaborate with regional managers to develop and implement new ideas and services.
• Ensure staff feel valued, supported and motivated to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

People skills

Staff induction

Job description

Priory is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Manager in running a Rainham, Essex residence that provides residential care for adults with learning disabilities. The role combines leadership on the floor with supervisory duties, including inductions, training and ensuring regulatory standards are met.

You will be a natural leader, dedicated to high-quality, person-centred care, building strong relationships with residents, families and professionals while guiding a dedicated team