Join our Social Care team as a Service Manager
Are you an experienced registered manager who has a passion for delivering outstanding care? Do you enjoy leading and motivating teams to be the best they can be? We have a great opportunity for someone to join our team and use their skills to oversee our Children’s Homes, ensuring our services meet the highest standards.
Chailey Heritage Foundation is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to children and young people living with multiple physical, medical and communication needs.
LOCATION: Onsite, BN8 4EF
SALARY: Competitive
HOURS: Full time, 5 days a week
About the Role
Acting as Registered Manager and Safeguarding Lead, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of residential bungalows. You’ll lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding care, maintain regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of excellence.
What You’ll Do
Leadership & Oversight: Manage the day-to-day operations of the children’s bungalows, ensuring care services meet required standards set by OFSTED.
Team Management: Lead and motivate an operational team, providing supervision and professional development.
Compliance & Safeguarding: Ensure compliance with safeguarding protocols and statutory requirements, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Resource Management: Optimise operational systems and ensure resources are efficiently allocated.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with families, colleagues, and external partners to ensure a collaborative approach to care.
What We’re Looking For
Experience: Proven experience in managing residential services, ideally in children’s or specialist care settings.
Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a focus on compliance and care standards.
Knowledge: In-depth understanding of OFSTED standards and regulations.
Qualities: Compassionate, resilient, and resourceful, with a passion for leading a high-performing team.
For full details of the role, you can find the job description here. Service Manager JD
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THE REWARDS GO BEYOND SALARY‿
Our comprehensive benefits package includes a diverse range of rewards and benefits, ensuring that there's something for everyone.
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide access to:
- Discount facilities
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Cashplan
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health & Wellbeing Centre
- Death in Service benefit
- Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
- Onsite Café
- Free parking.
Plus, we cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals!
How to apply:
If you’re an experienced leader ready to drive positive change, apply today! Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re the perfect fit for this important role.
Let’s explore the possible – together.
For any enquiries, please contact us by email: careers@chf.org.uk or via WhatsApp on 07591597034.
Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.
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Important Notice:
As part of our recruitment process, Chailey Heritage Foundation (CHF) collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. CHF is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data to meet its obligations under GDPR. Please ensure you have reviewed our privacy policy prior to completing an application with us.
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