Job Description

Social Care Team Manager (Nights)
Location: North Chailey, BN8 4EF
Salary: From 35,526 per year (Depending on experience)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week
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, you'll create opportunities that change lives.
The Role
As a Night Team Manager, you will:

• Lead, support, and inspire Support Workers and Senior Support Workers on night shifts.
• Ensure homes are safe, welcoming, and compliant with Ofsted and CQC standards, always safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Coach and mentor colleagues, supporting their professional growth and confidence.
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement, playing a vital role in their expansion.

Skills and Qualifications
They're seeking a confident and committed leader with:

• Experience managing teams in a residential social care setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and care standards (Ofsted and CQC).
• The ability to lead calmly and effectively through the night, ensuring structure and safety.
• A passion for empowering colleagues and supporting children and young people with complex disabilities.

Benefits

• Fully funded Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
• Enhanced Annual Leave - 25-30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Enhanced Healthcare Cash Plan - claim back everyday health costs such as dental, optical, therapies, and counselling
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to their Wellbeing Centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts, including Blue Light Card
• Free onsite parking, cafe, and kitchen facilities
• Death in Service benefit

Plus, they cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals.
To Apply
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Skills Required