Job Description

Deputy Manager

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bishops Gate

Compensation: £14.10 / hour

Priory Bishops Gate is a residential service, located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex. We provide support to males and females between the ages of 18 and 65, who are on the autistic spectrum who may also be presenting complex needs.
We aim to help residents create and achieve personal goals, in order to lead a fulfilled and enriched life.

What you'll be doing

Are you passionate about improving lives and inspiring others to deliver outstanding care? We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated Deputy Home Manager to join our supportive and dedicated team.

Working closely with the Home Manager, you’ll help ensure our home remains a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and staff. You’ll lead by example—supporting senior colleagues, mentoring new team members, and helping to maintain the highest standards of care at all times.

You’ll be confident in making decisions when needed, while also valuing collaboration and teamwork. Ideally, you’ll have previous experience as a Deputy Manager and a genuine commitment to developing both yourself and those around you.

A caring nature, professional approach, and strong work ethic are essential, along with reliability and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced care leader who’s ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive and rewarding environment.
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.
• This role is 8 hours supernumerary and 32 hours on the floor.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

About You

• 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.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• 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)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.