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