Social Care Team Manager. Lewes Education & Training

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.

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.

• 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.

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 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.

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.