Deputy Home Manager

Old Vicarage is looking to recruit a Deputy Home Manager to join the team. This is a full-time, 40-hour role 31,096 per annum.

The Old Vicarage is located close to Dewsbury town. It offers residential support for seven adult males and females with a range of needs. This includes adults with a learning disability, individuals with mental health needs, and people on the autism spectrum.

• Holds regular staff meetings to foster good communication and feedback. Maintains positive contact with commissioners and referrers to develop confidence in service provision.
• 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. Monitors the standards of cleanliness of the home to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory bodies.
• 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.

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.

• You will have developed experience in the Deputy role
• You’re a natural leader — approachable, supportive, and great at bringing out the best in others.
• You've worked in a similar environment to what we offer
• You’re organised, proactive, and confident in managing the practical side of care (risk assessments, audits, compliance)
• You’re passionate about high-quality care and know how important it is to residents and their families
• A driver with a full, UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years is desirable

Most importantly, you care deeply about people — both the residents we support and the colleagues you’ll be working alongside.