Deputy Manager

Priory; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Job summary

Priory is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Manager in leading a dedicated care team within a Rainham residential home for adults with learning disabilities. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, welcoming environment and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You will partner with residents, families and professionals, guide staff through inductions and ongoing training, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement in service

Qualifications

• Experience in senior care leadership roles such as Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager.
• Strong understanding of CQC/RQIA standards and care quality frameworks.
• Ability to lead teams, develop staff and improve service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support Home Manager to run the home smoothly and meet regulatory standards.
• Lead senior care team to provide outstanding, person-centred support.
• Build relationships with residents, families and professionals.
• Hold staff meetings and ensure open, positive communication.
• Oversee inductions, training and encouragement of new staff.
• Oversee risk assessments and safety checks for compliance.
• Contribute to quality checks, audits and service improvements.
• Collaborate with regional managers to develop new ideas and services.
• Ensure staff feel valued, supported and motivated to perform.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

People management

Job description

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Location: Lily Close

Compensation: £14.95 / hour

Description

Lily Close is located in Rainham, Essex. It offers residential support for nine males and females with a primary learning disability diagnosis. We are located within a gated community, off a main road.

Our team are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, providing them with the skills needed for them to live a healthier and happier life back in the community.

What you'll be doing

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding care and inspiring others? We’re looking for a compassionate Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Manager in leading our dedicated team.

You’ll help ensure our home remains a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for residents and families while guiding and supporting colleagues to deliver the highest standards of care.

This role is ideal for an experienced care leader who is confident making decisions, committed to team development, and ready to take the next step in their career.

This role is split to do 20 hours supernumerary and 20 hours on the floor.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Home Manager to make sure our home runs smoothly and always meets regulatory standards (CQC/RQIA).
• Leading, guiding, and inspiring the senior care team to provide outstanding, person-centred support.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Holding regular staff meetings, keeping communication open and positive.
• Helping new staff settle in with thorough inductions, ongoing training, and plenty of encouragement.
• Overseeing risk assessments and safety checks to make sure our home is safe and compliant.
• Playing a key role in quality checks and audits, always looking for ways we can improve.
• Working alongside regional managers to develop and introduce new ideas and services.
• Ensuring our staff feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their very best.

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.

About You

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager, with readiness to take the next career step.
• A natural leader who is approachable, supportive, and skilled at bringing out the best in others.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care, with a strong understanding of its importance to residents and their families.
• Organised, proactive and confident in managing the operational side of care, including risk assessments, audits, and compliance.
• Most importantly, you care deeply about people — both the residents we support and the colleagues you’ll be working alongside.

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
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

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