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Service Manager - Children's Care

Lewes, East Sussex
£44000 - £50000.00 per annum
Health & social 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.

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