# Deputy Manager

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-manager/d8742fa3-f22d-4bd7-9ba4-0ae9c32f6776
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-manager/d8742fa3-f22d-4bd7-9ba4-0ae9c32f6776.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Lily Close
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Manager
- **Salary:** £14.95 / hour
- **Contract type:** Permanent - Full Time
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25T11:20:52.413Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/adfe9ac8-3c9f-48ac-9ef9-b4b9f24a8fed
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/adfe9ac8-3c9f-48ac-9ef9-b4b9f24a8fed
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

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)

## Person Specification

### What you'll bring to the role

**Essential**

- Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager, with readiness to take the next career step.
- A natural leader who is approachable, supportive, and skilled at bringing out the best in others.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality care, with a strong understanding of its importance to residents and their families.
- Organised, proactive, and confident in managing the operational side of care, including risk assessments, audits, and compliance.
- Most importantly, you care deeply about people — both the residents we support and the colleagues you’ll be working alongside.

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