Service Area Manager
Supported Accommodation | Overseeing 2 HomesMacclesfield, West England£42,500 – £47,500 per year (depending on experience)First year potential package: up to £52,750Ongoing annual potential package: up to £50,500Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pmFull Time | Permanent
A well-established and growing provider of supported accommodation for young people is looking to appoint a Service Area Manager to oversee two homes within the same region.
The Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and oversight of two supported accommodation homes, ensuring both services deliver safe, structured, and outcome-focused support. You’ll play a central role in setting standards, developing your teams, and ensuring each young person has a clear and meaningful plan to progress towards independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the daily running of two supported accommodation services
- Act as safeguarding lead, managing risk, incidents, and decision-making
- Line manage and develop staff through supervision, coaching, and performance management
- Ensure high-quality support plans, risk assessments, and record keeping
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders
- Drive quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement
- Oversee staffing, rotas, training, and service performance
- Promote independence, engagement, and positive outcomes for young people
- Maintain consistent standards and culture across both services
About You
Essential:
- Experience managing or deputising within supported accommodation, semi-independent, or similar young people’s services
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence in decision-making
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
- Proven ability to lead teams and improve service quality
- Organised and confident with compliance and reporting
Salary & Benefits
- Basic salary: £42,500 – £47,500 per year (depending on experience)
- First year potential package: up to £52,750
- Ongoing annual potential package: up to £50,500
- Ofsted bonus: up to £3,000 per year
- £1,500 if Ofsted rating is maintained at Good
- £3,000 if Ofsted rating is maintained at Outstanding
- Signing-on bonus:
- Candidates working towards Level 5: £500 after 3 months, £750 after 6 months
- Candidates with previous registration/Level 5: £750 after 3 months, £1,500 after 6 months
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