Deputy Home Manager
Join Our Team at Old Vicarage!
Old Vicarage is on the lookout for a passionate Deputy Home Manager to become an integral part of our dedicated team. This is a full-time position, offering 40 hours a week at an hourly rate of £14.95 (equivalent to £31,096 per annum).
Located near Dewsbury town, 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: Making a Difference
As a vital member of our compassionate team, you will be committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our residents. We take a personalized approach, utilizing proven therapies to empower individuals to build healthier, more fulfilling futures. Your contributions will be essential in their recovery journey, assisting qualified staff with:
- Conducting assessments and implementing individual care plans.
- Performing routine tasks and activities to promote wellbeing and dignity.
- Holding regular staff meetings to encourage open communication and feedback.
- Ensuring rigorous and timely completion of all risk assessments.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and compliance with regulations.
- Inducting and orienting new staff to foster a supportive environment.
For more detailed information, please refer to the attached job description.
What You Bring to the Table
This role is rewarding yet can be challenging, so resilience is key. Your natural empathy will shine as you support others through their highs and lows. Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Experience in a Deputy role within a similar environment.
- A natural leader who is approachable, supportive, and skilled at bringing out the best in others.
- Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
- Strong organizational skills and 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 valid UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years is desirable.
Above all, you care deeply about people—both the residents we support and your colleagues.
What We Offer You
At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role and succeed in your career. You’ll receive robust support through regular career conversations and full training. We also provide numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your future with us.
- 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 upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions—including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children’s mental health—and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries, and older adults.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer.
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.
