Job Description

Deputy Manager

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Beacon House

Reporting To: Steve Clarke

Compensation: £30,000 / year

Priory Beacon House is a Residential Addiction service in Melton. It is home to Flourish – our pioneering therapy-led addiction programme – offering bespoke treatment for a wide range of addictions in a calm, homely environment. Set within a supportive community, Beacon House provides a safe haven away from the stresses of daily life, forming part of our wider network of residential addiction treatment homes across the UK.

Delivered by qualified therapists in a non-medical setting, Flourish offers an alternative to traditional hospital-based treatment. It’s ideal for people who don’t need a medical detox or ongoing medical care but would benefit from structured therapy, community connection, and practical tools to achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.

Key Responsibilities

The role will be responsible for supporting the Service Manager with responsibility for key areas of service provision and in their absence being responsible for the overall service, including providing, managing and coordinating support for clients.

• Ensure managerial tasks completed in the absence of the Service Manager, deputising for them in their absence.
• Contributing to, or being responsible for key elements of the admissions (ATP) assessment, including the planning and implementation of support available post assessment within the site for people who are due to be admitted.
• Support Therapy Team with planning admissions and discharges.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance and updates of all reports and records Via Nourish and holding accountability for updating Regulatory folders.
• Ensure compliance with good practice guidelines and legislative, statutory and organisational requirements, including but not limited to health and safety, personnel data, care plans, staff supervisions.
• Contributing to the preparation, implementation, embedding and sustaining of governance processes.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

The successful candidate will have experience working within residential addiction or substance misuse services, with a strong understanding of recovery-focused care, relapse prevention, and the management of complex needs, including mental health comorbidities. They will demonstrate the ability to support the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of the service, lead shifts confidently, and provide effective supervision and guidance to staff.

A good working knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, health and safety, and clinical governance is essential, along with the ability to maintain accurate records and support audits and inspections. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, a calm and compassionate approach, and the ability to manage challenging situations professionally. The ideal candidate will be resilient, values-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred, recovery-led care within a residential setting.

For more information about the role, please email andreadavis@priorygroup.com

Job Benefits

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.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 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

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

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here