Deputy Home Manager

Join Our Team as a Deputy Home Manager!

At Old Vicarage, we are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Home Manager to join our compassionate team. This is a full-time role, offering 40 hours per week at an hourly rate of £14.95 (equivalent to £31,096 per annum).

Located near the vibrant town 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 team, you will:

• Support our residents' well-being through personalized care and proven therapies.
• Assist qualified staff in assessing and implementing individual care plans.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to encourage open communication and feedback.
• Maintain positive relationships with commissioners and referrers to enhance service confidence.
• Ensure rigorous and timely completion of all risk assessments (clinical, COSHH, Legionella, etc.).
• Monitor cleanliness standards to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Induct and orient new staff, ensuring they receive necessary training for effective integration.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

We believe that resilience and empathy are essential in this rewarding yet challenging role. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a Deputy role.
• A natural leader who is approachable and supportive, bringing out the best in others.
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Familiarity with similar care environments.
• 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 full UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years is desirable.
• Above all, a deep care for people—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. Here’s how we support you:

• Regular career conversations to help you grow.
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and clinical positions.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology, and a Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications.
• Leadership and management development programs.
• Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses.

Note: 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 a dedicated team of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, while providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to 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.