Job Description

Lead with expertise. Inspire colleagues. Nurture potential.
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.
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

• 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, cafe, and kitchen facilities
• Fully Funded level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading.

Take the Next Step.
If you're ready to be part of an organisation that is growing, ambitious, and committed to creating more opportunities for children and young people with complex disabilities, we'd love to hear from you.
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Deadline: Applications close on 31st October, but we'll be reviewing as we go - so we encourage you to apply early.
careers@chf.org.uk | WhatsApp: 07591 597034
Safeguarding Statement
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.
Privacy Statement
As part of our recruitment process, Chailey Heritage Foundation collects and processes personal data about job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how that data is collected, used, and protected in line with GDPR. Please review our privacy policy before completing an application.

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