Job Description:

Registered Service Manager (Ofsted Supported Accommodation)

Tolvaddon (Hybrid Working Available)
12 month Fixed-Term Contract
£45,000 - £50,000

Sellick Partnership are supporting a housing organisation with the recruitment of a Registered Service Manager to lead and oversee an Ofsted-regulated Supported Accommodation Service for young people aged 16 and 17.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with a strong background in supported housing, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance to lead a high-quality service that delivers positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Registered Manager and primary point of contact for Ofsted, ensuring the service operates in line with Supported Accommodation Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Lead preparations for Ofsted inspections, monitoring visits, and regulatory audits, maintaining full compliance across the service.
• Provide visible and supportive leadership, fostering a positive culture centred on safeguarding, inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns, incidents, and risks are identified, reported, and managed appropriately.
• Use audits, performance data, feedback, and outcomes to drive service quality and continuous improvement.
• Ensure young people receive personalised, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support that promotes independence and positive outcomes.
• Oversee the maintenance and quality of accommodation, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for young people.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with local authorities, commissioners, social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working within supported housing, supported accommodation, or children's services.
• Experience managing or leading regulated services.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Lucy at Sellick Partnership Derby for a confidential discussion.

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