Deputy Manager in Belfast

River House is looking to recruit a Deputy Manager to join the team. This is a full-time role located in the Shaw's Bridge area of Belfast, offering residential support for eight people who are on the autism spectrum or have a learning disability. Our team is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, helping them to achieve positive outcomes. We want to help each person we care for to have a healthy, happy and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home. We also support those who have:

• Mental health needs
• Dementia
• Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge

What you'll be doing:

You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our residents' wellbeing. 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. As a Deputy Manager, you will be confident enough to make autonomous decisions while collaborative enough to work as part of a team. You will ideally have significant previous Deputy Manager experience and demonstrate true commitment both to your own personal development and to the development of your wider team. You will be caring and have a professional approach, strong work ethic, reliability and ability to build solid working relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Home Manager to ensure our home runs smoothly and meets regulatory standards (CQC/RQIA).
• Leading, guiding, and inspiring the senior care team to provide outstanding, person-centred support.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Holding regular staff meetings, keeping communication open and positive.
• Helping new staff settle in with thorough inductions, ongoing training, and plenty of encouragement.
• Overseeing risk assessments and safety checks to ensure our home is safe and compliant.
• Playing a key role in quality checks and audits, always looking for ways we can improve.
• Working alongside regional managers to develop and introduce new ideas and services.
• Ensuring our staff feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their very best.

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 have worked as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager and are ready for the next step. You are a natural leader - approachable, supportive, and great at bringing out the best in others. You are passionate about high-quality care and know how important it is to residents and their families. You are organised, proactive, and confident in managing the practical side of care (risk assessments, audits, compliance). Most importantly, you care deeply about people - both the residents we support and the colleagues you'll be working alongside.

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.

• 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)