Deputy Home Manager
Join Our Team as a Deputy Home Manager!
Old Vicarage is on the lookout for a passionate Deputy Home Manager to become a vital part of our dedicated team. This full-time role offers 40 hours a week at an hourly rate of £14.95 (equivalent to £31,096 per annum).
Located near the heart of Dewsbury, the Old Vicarage provides residential support for seven adults with diverse needs, including those with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and autism spectrum conditions.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a key member of our compassionate team, you will play an essential role in enhancing the wellbeing of our residents. We pride ourselves on a personalized approach, utilizing proven therapies to empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Your contributions will be pivotal in their recovery journey.
- Lead regular staff meetings to promote open communication and feedback.
- Maintain positive relationships with commissioners and referrers to build confidence in our services.
- Ensure all risk assessments (clinical, COSHH, Legionella, etc.) are conducted thoroughly and promptly.
- Monitor cleanliness standards to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Induct and orient new staff efficiently, ensuring they receive necessary training for seamless integration.
What You Bring to the Table
While our work is incredibly rewarding, it can also be challenging. Resilience is key, and your natural empathy will shine through as you support others through their journeys.
- Proven experience in a Deputy role.
- A natural leader who is approachable, supportive, and skilled at inspiring others.
- Experience working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
- Background in a similar care environment.
- Organized and proactive, with confidence in managing care-related tasks (risk assessments, audits, compliance).
- A genuine passion for delivering high-quality care that matters to residents and their families.
- A full UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years is desirable.
Above all, you have a deep commitment to caring for both our residents and your colleagues.
What We Offer You
At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role and succeed in your career. You will receive robust support through regular career conversations and full training, along with numerous pathways into leadership and clinical positions.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones), and a Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
- Access to development opportunities.
- Sponsorship for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
- Leadership and management development programs.
- Long service awards.
- Refer-a-friend bonuses.
Shortlisting may begin as applications are received, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a team of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year in living their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children's mental health, while also providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
