Service Manager

Location Lewes
Discipline: Social Care
Job type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job ref: 007362
Published: 4 months ago

Service Manager 

 

We're looking for a Service Manager for our Children’s Home.

 

Are you ready to embark on your next career adventure that truly makes a difference? At Chailey Heritage Foundation, we’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people with complex needs. This is your chance to join a supportive, purpose-driven organisation where every day is about creating a brighter future.

  • LOCATION: Onsite, BN8 4EF

  • SALARY: Competitive

  • HOURS: Full time, 5 days a week

 

Why Us?  

Chailey Heritage Foundation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.

 

As our Service Manager, you’ll lead our children’s residential and domiciliary services, ensuring every young person in our care receives outstanding support. With our state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to shape lives.

 

What you’ll be doing:  

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Children’s Home 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 Colleagues 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.

 

What you bring to the table: 

Essential: 

  • 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).

 
 

Fore more information, read the job description here -> Service Manager JD

 
 

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:

We are working with our recruitment partner Panoramic Associates. If you are interested in applying, please click the link and get in touch with them to find out more about this amazing opportunity.   Apply here!

 

Let’s make a difference – together.

 

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.

 

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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Important notice


Chailey Heritage Foundation advertises jobs only via our official channels: our careers website, social media accounts and accredited job boards. 

We are working with a preferred recruitment partner for this role. We kindly ask that other agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy or submit unsolicited candidates.

We never request sensitive details like bank information or payments for applications. Report any suspicious activity to careers@chf.org.uk.

Apply securely at www.careers.chf.org.uk.

We’re dedicated to safe, ethical recruitment.


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