Social Care Team Manager

Chailey Heritage Foundation; Chailey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in North Chailey is seeking a Social Care Team Manager to lead and inspire a dedicated team. This role involves ensuring high standards of care, coaching colleagues, and innovating to support young people with complex disabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in social care management, a strong knowledge of compliance, and a passion for nurturing talent. Salary starts from £35,526 per year, with extensive benefits including enhanced annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days

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

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role or readiness for the next step in leadership.
• Knowledge of compliance with Ofsted and CQC standards.
• Ability to inspire and support colleagues in a social care environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Support Workers across residential services.
• Safeguard high standards of care, ensuring compliance.
• Coach and develop colleagues for professional growth.
• Innovate to nurture potential and expand services.

Skills

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

Passion for nurturing potential and supporting young people with complex disabilities

Job description

Social Care Team Manager

Location : North Chailey, BN8 4EF

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

Hours : 37 per week.

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

• 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.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employment offers are subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and occupational health clearance. It is a criminal offence to apply for a role in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.

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