Priory Supported Living in the West Midlands is looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Manager to join our team on a full-time, 40-hour per week basis.
We provide specialist supported living services for individuals with a range of needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. Our mission is simple: to empower people to live happy, independent, and fulfilling lives within their own homes and communities.
Based at our main office in Kingswinford, you’ll support services across Staffordshire, Dudley, Wolverhampton, and Cannock—giving you a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
You’ll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team that truly puts people first. Using a personalised approach and proven support methods, you’ll help individuals build confidence, develop independence, and move towards a brighter future.
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
This is a rewarding but sometimes challenging role, so resilience and a positive mindset are essential. Your empathy and compassion will help you support individuals through both their achievements and their more difficult moments.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience within a care setting (essential)
- Is confident supporting individuals with complex or challenging behaviours (desirable)
- Brings strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
- Is motivated to make a real difference every day
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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.
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 here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
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.
