Social Care Team Manager. Job in Sussex Education & Training Jobs

Chailey Heritage Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization for care in North Chailey is seeking a Social Care Team Manager to lead and develop their expert team. The role entails safeguarding high standards of care, coaching colleagues, and innovating service delivery. Ideal candidates should have experience in social care, strong leadership qualities, and a passion for supporting individuals with complex disabilities. The role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including healthcare support and enhanced leave provisions.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave days

Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Free onsite parking

Fully Funded level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 find new ways to nurture potential.
• Contribute to expansion of services and opportunities.

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

• 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!

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Annual Leave 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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