Social Care Team Manager

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in North Chailey is seeking a Team Manager to lead and inspire support workers. This role emphasizes safeguarding standards and professional development, fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in social care settings and a passion for helping young people with complex disabilities thrive. Benefits include a competitive salary, enhanced leave, and professional development opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days

Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience of leading or supervising colleagues in a social care setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and care standards.
• A passion for nurturing potential and supporting young people with complex disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire Support Workers and Senior Support Workers.
• Safeguard high standards of care and ensure compliance.
• Coach and develop colleagues, supporting their professional growth.
• Work innovatively to help nurture potential.
• Contribute to growth and service expansion.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Knowledge of safeguarding and compliance

Experience in social care setting

Empathy for young people with disabilities

Job description

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.