Deputy Manager

Company: Priory
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Location: Somerset
Job Description:

Description

TheLodge is located in Highbridge, Somerset. The home offersresidential support for 12 males and females who are autistic orhave mental health needs. We are on a busy street, very close tothe town centre, local amenities and public transportlinks.

Our team are dedicated toensuring the people we care for are supported to live their bestlife, meeting their desired outcomes andgoals.

What you’ll bedoing

Are you an experienced careprofessional looking to take the next step in your career? We areseeking a dedicated Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Managerin leading our team and ensuring the highest standards of care,compliance, and service. In return, you’ll benefit from the supportof a knowledgeable and experienced multidisciplinary care team,with access to ongoing training, professional development, andexcellent opportunities for careerprogression. 

In this role, you’ll play avital part in delivering high-quality careby:

  • Supporting the assessment andimplementation of tailored care plans 
  • Assisting qualified staff to deliver safe, effective, andperson-centred support 
  • Carrying outday-to-day activities that promote wellbeing, dignity, andindependence 
  • Helping create a positive,supportive environment where residents can thrive

You can find additional information in theattached job description. 

Whatyou’ll bring to the role

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

What we will give you inreturn

We want you to succeed atPriory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported withregular career conversations. We also offer full training andnumerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positionsto help you shape your career with us. 

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexiblebenefits including reduced rates and access to new schemesincluding gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets /smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply HealthScheme)
  • Access to developmentopportunities
  • Sponsorship of professionalqualifications through our Individual Professional Development(IPD) panel
  • Leadership & managementdevelopment
  • Long serviceaward 
  • Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlistingmay begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Managermay close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates areidentified.

AboutPriory

Priory is the UK’s leading independentprovider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000people each year to live their lives as fully and independently aspossible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression,anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – andprovide residential and supported living care for autistic adults,people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, braininjuries and olderpeople.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed toproviding an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn moreabout the accessibility support we offer here.

Foragency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statementhere.

All roles are subject to asuccessful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priorywill cover the cost of a DBScheck. 

Posted: August 30th, 2026