Service Manager - Children's Care
Job Title: Service Manager (Children’s Residential & Domiciliary Service)
Location: North Chailey, East Sussex
Salary: £44,000 – £50,000 per annum
Employer: Chailey Heritage Foundation
Contract: Full-time, 5 days a week, on-site
Chailey Heritage Foundation is seeking an experienced and dedicated Service Manager to oversee their children’s residential and domiciliary services. This is a key leadership role based on-site in North Chailey, responsible for ensuring high-quality care and operational excellence in their residential bungalows for young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of the Children’s or Futures residential bungalows, ensuring that care services meet all required standards set by OFSTED.
- Act as the Registered Manager and Safeguarding Lead for designated bungalows, ensuring the highest standards of safety, well-being, and care for children and young people.
- Lead and manage the operational delivery team, providing clear direction, supervision, and professional development to ensure high performance and excellent care.
- Manage and optimise operational systems, resources, and staff to maintain compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Ensure the effective implementation of care plans and safeguarding protocols, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support the individual needs of children and young people.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in managing residential services, ideally within children or specialist care settings.
- A comprehensive understanding of OFSTED and standards for residential care.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team.
- Experience in acting as a Registered Manager and/or Safeguarding Lead is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to balance operational needs and regulatory compliance.
- Relevant qualifications in health and social care (Level 5 or equivalent).
What is on Offer:
- A competitive salary of £44,000 – £50,000 per annum.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and have the experience and commitment to lead a team in a specialist residential setting, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.
Applications closing date is the 4th November with interviews to commence shortly afterwards.
