Deputy Manager
Application Deadline: 5 September 2025
Department: Senior Management and Leadership
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Hillside
Compensation: £14.70 / hour
Description
Hillside is looking to recruit a Deputy Manager to join the team. This is a full time, 40 hour role with the expectation to help with on-call duties.
Priory Hillside is a residential service, located just outside of Burnley. We provide support to three individuals, aged 17 years and above, who are on the autistic spectrum or who have a learning disability. We also cater for those who may have a mental health diagnosis, including a personality disorder.
Set within a beautiful rural setting, in the South Pennines area, we aim to help residents create and achieve goals, in order to lead a fulfilled and enriched life.
The service can also meet the needs of those who:
* Present with moderate to significant challenging behaviour
* May have communication difficulties
* Have other conditions such as epilepsy and Prader-Willi syndrome
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.
* Holds regular staff meetings to foster good communication and feedback
* Inducts and orientates new staff in a timely fashion and ensures statutory and
other training is provided to maximise the ability of new staff to become integrated
into the care setting
* Carries out or ensures that all risk assessments e.g. clinical risk assessment,
COSHH, Legionella, Moving & handling etc are carried out in a rigorous and timely
manner
* Proactively participates in the company quality and compliance policy and procedures
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
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.
We are looking for a driver with experience at senior or deputy level who is comfortable handling both roles equally (20/20). You must be adaptable and confident in managing responsibilities across both positions.
For more information about the role, you can email amyleadbetter@priorygroup.com
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.
* 28 days annual leave
* 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
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