Registered Manager – Supported Accommodation (16–18)

Job Title: Registered Manager – Supported Accommodation (16–18) Location: Coventry, Nuneaton, West Midlands Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Registered Manager – Supported Accommodation, 16-18 Year Olds, West Midlands, Brand New Service A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to launch and lead a brand-new Supported Accommodation service for young people aged 16-18 in Coventry, Nuneaton. This is a founding leadership role, you will shape the culture, systems, and success of the service from the ground up, backed by a highly visible and hands-on Responsible Individual throughout registration, mobilisation, and beyond. If you're a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or Service Manager with a background in supported accommodation, semi-independent living, residential childcare, or leaving care services, and you're ready to build something from day one, this is your opportunity to make your mark. About the Role • Manage the day-to-day operations of a new Supported Accommodation service, ensuring full compliance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and the Supported Accommodation Quality Standards • Lead quality assurance, internal audits, action planning, and Ofsted inspection readiness • Oversee safeguarding, incidents, complaints, KPIs, and outcomes for young people • Develop person-centred support plans covering independent living skills, education, employment, training (EET), emotional wellbeing, and transitions into adulthood • Recruit, induct, supervise, and develop a high-performing staff team in line with safer recruitment practice • Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, personal advisers, education and healthcare partners • Represent the service at commissioning meetings, placement reviews, and Ofsted inspections What We're Looking For • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent Ofsted-accepted qualification for Supported Accommodation Manager registration) • Minimum 1 year's management experience in supported accommodation, residential childcare, leaving care, or housing support • Minimum 2 years' experience working with vulnerable young people aged 16–18 or within children's social care • Strong knowledge of Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023, Quality Standards, and safeguarding legislation • Understanding of trauma-informed practice, contextual safeguarding, and adolescent development • Strong leadership, communication, and partnership-working skills • Full UK driving licence desirable Why Apply This is a unique chance to be the founding Registered Manager of a brand-new service - shaping its values, team, and outcomes from inception, with strong organisational backing and a clear path to an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Ideal for a Deputy Manager ready to step up, or an experienced Registered Manager looking for full autonomy and long-term investment from a growing provider. Disclaimer YourRecruit Children's Homes Division is acting as an employment agency/business in relation to this vacancy on behalf of our client. This role involves working with vulnerable young people and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and full safer recruitment vetting in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children and relevant Ofsted requirements. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon successful completion of these checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all successful applicants will be expected to share this commitment. YourRecruit is an equal opportunities employer/agency and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond individually to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.