Job Description
Registered Service Manager - Supported Accommodation (Ofsted-Regulated)
Location: Bolton BL3
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per year + bonuses
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Annual Leave: 33 days (including bank holidays)
Pension: NEST
Parking: Free on-site
Dress Code: Casual
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and confident Registered Service Manager to oversee a supported accommodation service for young people transitioning into independence. This is a key leadership role with full operational responsibility for the service, ensuring it is well-led, compliant, safe, and delivering consistently high-quality outcomes for young people.
You will lead a team of Senior Support Workers and Support Workers, providing strong guidance, oversight, and accountability, while building a positive, high-performing culture.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operational management of the service.
Ensure full compliance with Supported Accommodation Regulations and Ofsted requirements.
Drive safeguarding, risk management, and incident oversight.
Provide person-centred support that promotes independence, education, training, and employment outcomes for young people.
Maintain high standards in care planning, keyworking, support plans, and documentation.
Drive quality assurance, continuous improvement, and audit processes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and external partners.
Ensure effective staff supervision, training, performance management, and development.
Manage staffing rotas to provide safe and consistent support.
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and high-standard service environment.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience managing an Ofsted-regulated supported accommodation service.
Strong understanding of Ofsted expectations and inspection standards.
Confidence in safeguarding, complex risk management, and multi-agency working.
Track record of building strong teams and raising standards.
Calm, confident leadership style with high expectations and accountability.
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and high documentation standards.
Passion for supporting care-experienced young people into independence.
Essential Qualification:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards with significant sector experience).
Benefits
Competitive salary ( 40k- 50k + performance/Ofsted bonus)
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
NEST pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Casual dress code
Company events
The chance to shape a growing service and make a real difference in young people's lives
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
