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