Social Care Team Manager

Social Care Team Manager

Location: North Chailey, BN8 4EF

Salary: From £35,526 per year (depending on experience)

Hours: 37 per week

At Chailey Heritage Foundation, our expert team dedicate time, patience, and curiosity to nurturing the potential of every child and young person we support.

We're looking for a Team Manager to lead colleagues in our residential services - shaping homes where children and young people with complex disabilities feel safe, supported, and able to explore life-changing possibilities.

Why Join Us

This is more than a management role. It's a chance to be part of an ambitious and expert team, where your leadership helps colleagues grow and your insight shapes services that are sector-leading. Together, we'll create opportunities that change lives.

What You'll Do

• As a Team Manager, you will:
• Lead and inspire Support Workers and Senior Support Workers across residential services.
• Safeguard high standards of care, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and CQC.
• Coach and develop colleagues, supporting their professional growth.
• Work with curiosity and innovation, helping us find new ways to nurture potential.
• Contribute to our growth journey as we expand services and open more opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• You might already be a Team Manager - or you could be ready for the next step in your leadership journey. Either way, we're looking for someone with:
• Experience of leading or supervising colleagues in a social care setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and care standards.
• Leadership qualities that inspire trust, collaboration, and excellence.
• A passion for nurturing potential and supporting young people with complex disabilities.

More than just your salary!

We believe in nurturing potential - for children and young people, and for colleagues too. That's why we invest in you with:

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Annual Leave - 25-30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Free onsite parking, café, and kitchen facilities
• Fully Funded level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.