Deputy Manager

Priory; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities and IPD

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support up to £3000

Job summary

Priory is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Manager in a Rainham-based residential setting for nine adults with a learning disability. The role splits 20 hours supernumerary and 20 hours on the floor, with a pay rate of £15.95 per hour.

You will lead a dedicated care team, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive service improvements. Ideal candidates are experienced care leaders, capable of decision-making, staff development, and maintaining a warm, welcoming

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager, ready for next career step.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager to run the home smoothly and meet regulatory standards (CQC/RQIA).
• Lead, guide and inspire the senior care team to provide outstanding, person-centred support.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Hold regular staff meetings and maintain open, positive communication.
• Help new staff with inductions and ongoing training.
• Oversee risk assessments and safety checks for a safe, compliant home.
• Participate in quality checks and audits to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with regional managers to develop new ideas and services.
• Ensure staff feel valued, supported and motivated.

Job description

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Location: Lily Close

Compensation: £15.95 / 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.