Registered Manager – Supported Accommodation for 16‑18 Year Olds

About the role

This is a founding leadership position to launch a brand‑new Supported Accommodation service for 16‑18 year olds in the West Midlands. You will shape the culture, systems and outcomes from day one, working closely with a Responsible Individual throughout registration and mobilisation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations and ensure full compliance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and Quality Standards.
• Lead quality‑assurance activities, internal audits, action planning and preparation for Ofsted inspections.
• Oversee safeguarding, incident management, complaints, KPIs and outcomes for young people.
• Develop person‑centred support plans covering independent living skills, education, employment, training, emotional wellbeing and transition to adulthood.
• Recruit, induct, supervise and develop a high‑performing staff team in line with safer recruitment practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, personal advisers, education and healthcare partners.
• Represent the service at commissioning meetings, placement reviews and Ofsted inspections.

Required profile

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or an equivalent Ofsted‑accepted qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of management experience in supported accommodation, residential childcare, leaving care or housing support.
• At least 2 years of experience working with vulnerable 16‑18‑year‑olds or within children’s social care.
• Strong knowledge of the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023, Quality Standards and safeguarding legislation.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice, contextual safeguarding and adolescent development.
• Excellent leadership, communication and partnership‑working skills.
• Full UK driver’s licence.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills required.