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