Registered Service Manager (Supported Accommodation for 16–18 Year Olds)

Blue Recruitment Personnel is recruiting for a Registered Service Manager to lead a brand-new supported accommodation service for young people aged 16 to 18 in the Coventry and Nuneaton area. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership from day one, shape the culture, and build a service that makes a real difference.

The Role: As the Registered Service Manager, you will provide strong leadership, clear compliance oversight and a child-centred approach to delivery. You will play a key part in setting up the service, supporting registration, and creating a safe, stable and aspirational environment for young people preparing for adulthood and independent living.

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the supported accommodation service.
• Ensure compliance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and Supported Accommodation Quality Standards.
• Prepare the service for registration and future Ofsted inspection.
• Build and maintain a positive, trauma-informed and child-centred culture.
• Recruit, induct, supervise and develop a high-performing team.
• Keep safeguarding at the centre of all decision-making.
• Carry out audits, quality checks and continuous improvement activity.
• Monitor incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and outcomes.
• Oversee person-centred support planning and progress for each young person.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Supported Accommodation Manager, Registered Manager or Children’s Residential Manager.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance and quality assurance.
• Confident leadership and team development skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and child-centred practice.
• Ability to work proactively, calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Suitable experience supporting registration or regulated services is highly desirable.

Suitable Experience: This role would suit an experienced manager from supported accommodation, children’s residential care, semi-independent living or a similar regulated environment. Previous experience building a team, preparing for registration, or launching a new service would be an advantage.

What We Offer:

• A rare opportunity to build and shape a new service from the start.
• Full support from an experienced and involved Responsible Individual.
• Real autonomy to create culture, standards and team identity.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.
• Competitive salary and long-term career opportunity.

Location: Nuneaton, UK

Skills required for this job:

• Corporate compliance
• Quality assurance (QA)