Finn Farm Lodge is a service in Folkestone, in Kent, which provides residential support for five males and females with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The home is located in a tranquil setting on a private housing estate, just a short distance from the town centre and the beach.
Our team are dedicated to supporting the people we care for to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to develop as much independence as they are able to.
We can also support people who are also autistic, and those who may have difficulties with communication.
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. You will be caring and having a professional approach goes without saying, as does your strong work ethic, reliability and ability to build solid working relationships. In return, you will receive the support of some of the most outstanding nurse leaders in the sector, market-leading rates of pay and almost limitless opportunity for career progression.
This role is split with 16 hours supernumerary and 24 on the floor.
As Deputy Manager, you will:
- Lead, motivate, and support the senior care team to deliver exceptional standards.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements (CQC/RQIA).
- Oversee risk assessments and quality assurance processes to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
- Build positive relationships with staff, residents, families, commissioners, and external professionals.
- Support the Home Manager with staff recruitment, training, and development.
- Contribute to the efficient management of resources, ensuring quality care and value.
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.
You will have:
- Proven leadership experience in a care home or healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills.
- A commitment to providing person-centred care.
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.
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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.
