Job requirements
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Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager, with readiness to take the next career step.
- What you'll bring to the role
A natural leader who is approachable, supportive, and skilled at bringing out the best in others.
- What you'll bring to the role
Passionate about delivering high-quality care, with a strong understanding of its importance to residents and their families.
- What you'll bring to the role
Organised, proactive, and confident in managing the operational side of care, including risk assessments, audits, and compliance.
- What you'll bring to the role
Most importantly, you care deeply about people — both the residents we support and the colleagues you’ll be working alongside.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
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
- 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 we will give you in return
- 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)
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This advert is for Deputy Manager with Priory Healthcare in Rainham, England. It is listed as a Manager role. The advertised salary is £14.95 / hour. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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