Deputy Home Manager

Description:

Description

Bannister Farm
£15.25 per hour
Full Time – 40 Hours - this is a split role with 20 hours supernumerary and 20 hours on support.

Bannister Farm is located in Leyland, in Lancashire. Our home offers residential support to five autistic adults, who may also have a learning disability. The home is located off a main road, in a pleasant neighbourhood.

We can also support those who have:
Difficulties with communication

Mild to moderate behaviours that challenge

Epilepsy

Some mental health needs

What you'll be doing

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

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering high-quality care by:
Supporting the assessment and implementation of tailored care plans 

Assisting qualified staff to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred support 

Carrying out day-to-day activities that promote wellbeing, dignity, and independence 

Helping create a positive, supportive environment where residents can thrive

You can find additional information in the attached job description. 

What you'll bring to the role

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.

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 .

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

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

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. 
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer .

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement .

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check