# Deputy Manager

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-manager/d91a1dea-704f-49d9-aa60-a0d6235ff529
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-manager/d91a1dea-704f-49d9-aa60-a0d6235ff529.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Sapphire House
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Manager
- **Salary:** £14.95 / hour
- **Contract type:** Permanent - Full Time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02T14:46:29.114Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/36728c87-fd3d-4e15-a69f-19f46c5ee40a
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/36728c87-fd3d-4e15-a69f-19f46c5ee40a
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

Sapphire House is located in Maidstone, in Kent. The home supports six autistic males and females, who may also have a learning disability. We are on a quiet street, off a main road, near the town centre.Our team are committed to empowering and encouraging the people we care for to develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible. Together we will work towards building independent skills and confidence, to assist them in meeting their potential.

### 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

## Person Specification

### What you'll bring to the role

**Essential**

- You’ve worked as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager and are ready for the next step.
- You’re a natural leader — approachable, supportive, and great at bringing out the best in others.
- You’re passionate about high-quality care and know how important it is to residents and their families.
- You’re organised, proactive, and confident in managing the practical side of care (risk assessments, audits, 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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