Deputy Manager post at Tudor House, a new residential addiction treatment home for Priory Healthcare. The role supports the Service Manager in running a safe, recovery-focused service, and takes full charge in their absence, including staffing and rotas. A full-time leadership post in a calm, non-medical setting offering bespoke treatment for a range of addictions, assessed against Priory's leadership behaviours. Start is expected around December 2026, ahead of the home's January opening.
What the job involves
- Support the Service Manager in delivering a safe, structured, recovery-focused residential service for people with addiction
- Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care, safety and governance
- Deputise for the Service Manager, taking responsibility for the service in their absence
- Oversee staffing levels, rota planning and deployment to keep staffing safe at all times
- Provide, manage and coordinate support for clients
- Support client admissions, ensuring the service and staff are prepared to meet individual needs
- Promote Priory's Restore Positive Culture, encouraging accountability, learning and continuous improvement
What’s required
Experience
- Senior role in a residential or supported living service
- Proven ability to manage teams and lead staff performance
- Overseeing day-to-day operations in a regulated environment
Checks & eligibility
- Successful disclosure at an appropriate level (DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland)
Nice to have
- Experience in addiction, substance misuse or mental health services
- Involvement in service development and quality improvement
- Basic understanding of budget management
What’s offered
- Priory covers the cost of the DBS check
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Deputy Manager - Residential Addictions Service employer: Priory Healthcare
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