RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY – SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 10am to 4pm
We’re looking for experienced children’s care professionals to join our team of adults looking after young people with learning disabilities in East Sussex
Earn up to £24.00 per hour
Private Health Insurance
Gym membership
Fully funded training
Care Manager
Location: Eastbourne Central
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
We are recruiting an experienced Care Manager to provide operational oversight and ensure structured, consistent and communication-led care at our specialist children’s residential home in Eastbourne.
This is an Ofsted-rated “Good” home supporting up to five children and young people with learning disabilities and additional needs, including autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and ADHD. We support young people up to age 19 where they remain in full-time education and an appropriate adult placement has not yet been identified.
Our focus is to provide a safe, nurturing and person-centred environment that promotes each young person’s wellbeing and long-term outcomes. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
This role is suited to candidates who have worked at Deputy Manager level or above and are confident leading teams and overseeing quality within learning disability services.
The Young People You’ll Support May Present With
Severe to profound learning disabilities
Autism and ADHD
Non-verbal communication, using PECS, Makaton and visual systems
Epilepsy and complex medical needs
Sensory processing differences
Behaviours of distress, including aggression, self-injury or spitting
High levels of dependency for personal care and daily living
Your Role as Care Manager
Provide day-to-day operational and clinical oversight within the home
Support and supervise Deputy Managers and senior staff
Ensure safe management of medication, epilepsy and health protocols
Oversee care planning to ensure communication, sensory and health needs are clearly reflected
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, risk management and compliance
Monitor and quality-check ClearCare documentation and approvals
Support structured routines that promote safety and wellbeing
Attend and contribute to professional and multidisciplinary meetings
Lead audits, action plans and continuous quality improvement
Drive standards in line with Ofsted expectations and best practice
Maintain excellent standards of recording and professional accountability
What We Are Looking For
Experience in children’s residential care at Deputy Manager level or above
Level 3 & Level 5 qualifications in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities
Confidence overseeing complex care and clinical needs
Understanding of communication-led care, including PECS or Makaton
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Comfortable using care management systems, Word and Excel
Professional, resilient and values-led approach
Full UK driving licence
What You Will Receive
£45,000 to £50,000 salary depending on experience
Monday to Friday working pattern
Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access
Monthly gym membership stipend
Pension scheme and company bonus structure
36+ days of CPD and leadership development per year
Support from experienced senior leadership
Opportunity to help lead a Good service to Outstanding
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