Job Overview
Ofsted Registered Location: Chorley, Lancashire. Overseeing 3 sites for 16-24 year olds, up to 24 people in the services altogether. £50,000-£60,000 per annum. As an Ofsted Registered Service Manager, you will make a real difference to individuals’ quality of life as you engage with people to improve their daily living skills.
Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you will gain the experience and training you need to progress your career with us.
Main Responsibilities
As the Ofsted Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the quality, safety, leadership, and performance of our supported accommodation services for up to 30 young people. The support is provided in 4 locations in Chorley and Leyland, 3 of which are registered with Ofsted to support up to 24 under 18-year olds. You will create person‑centred environments where young people feel supported, confident, and motivated to build their independence.
- Being the Ofsted Registered Manager, ensuring full compliance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards
- Leading high quality services that are consistently safe, effective, and inspection‑ready
- Creating an inclusive and positive culture for the teams and Young People
- Recruiting, developing, and retaining teams through safe recruitment, strong induction, and ongoing coaching
- Leading safeguarding practice and ensuring all concerns are identified, recorded, reported, and escalated appropriately
- Driving continuous improvement through audits, service observations, and quality assurance activity
- Maintaining accurate, secure, and compliant records with clear audit trails
- Managing budgets effectively; monitoring spend and forecasts
- Balancing financial sustainability with excellent person‑centred outcomes for young people
- Building strong, trusted relationships with commissioners, local authorities, and community agencies
- Ensuring effective referrals, assessments, move‑in procedures and move‑on planning
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced leader who can lead teams within the services to achieve person‑centred support with a shared belief in the potential of young people living in the services. You will need to be able to work effectively under pressure, ensuring goals and deadlines are consistently met.
Qualifications
- Experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager
- Experience working with young people, ideally within supported accommodation or similar settings
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and statutory frameworks
- A proven track record of managing quality, compliance, and inspections
- Experience of leading teams through change, even when it is complex or uncomfortable
- Detailed knowledge and experience of working under different landlord arrangements with varying housing related responsibilities and accountability
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards)
- Experience supporting service growth or transformation
If you feel you have the correct attributes for this role, apply today.
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