Deputy Manager

Priory; Hastings; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits and gym/IT access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for a residential care setting in Hastings. Based at Bishops Lodge, the role combines 8 hours supernumerary and 32 hours on the floor, supporting the Home Manager to provide safe, warm, and welcoming care environments for residents and families.

You will lead a dedicated team, drive high standards of care, and ensure regulatory compliance while developing staff and implementing improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Senior Support Worker / Team Leader roles.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Comfortable with ensuring regulatory standards are met (CQC/RQIA).

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager to run the home smoothly and meet regulatory standards.
• Lead and develop the senior care team to provide outstanding, person-centred care.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Hold regular staff meetings and maintain open, positive communication.
• Oversee inductions, training and staff development.
• Oversee risk assessments and safety checks for compliance.
• Contribute to quality checks and audits and suggest improvements.
• Work with regional managers to introduce new ideas and services.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Location: Bishops Lodge

Compensation: £14.95 / hour

Description

Bishops Lodge is located in the historic town of Hastings, in East Sussex. It offers residential support for six males and females who have Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). We are off a main road, close to Alexandra Park.

Our team are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where the people we care for can live their life to the full.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

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 8 hours supernumerary and 32 hours on the floor.

• 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

• You’ve worked as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager and are ready for the next step.
• You’re a natural leader - approachable, supportive, and great at bringing out the best in others.
• You’re passionate about high-quality care and know how important it is to residents and their families.
• You’re organised, proactive, and confident in managing the practical side of care (risk assessments, audits, 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

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