Registered Service Manager | Supported Accommodation (16–17s) | Isle of Wight | Competitive (DOE) + Benefits

We’re recruiting for a senior leadership role with a new Supported Accommodation service for young people (16–17) on the Isle of Wight, progressing through Ofsted registration.

This is a start-up (not a turnaround). The focus now is on setting culture, systems, and inspection-ready practice from day one.

As the Registered Service Manager, you will:

• Lead the set-up and day-to-day delivery of Supported Accommodation for young people preparing for adulthood

• Ensure full compliance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and Ofsted frameworks

• Safeguard and manage risk effectively, embedding trauma-informed, person-centred practice

• Recruit, coach, and motivate a skilled staff team with clear standards and accountability

• Drive quality assurance: audits, monitoring, feedback loops, action plans, and continuous improvement

• Build effective partnerships with external agencies, professionals, and families

• Manage referrals, placements, occupancy, and service performance against KPIs

This role would be ideal if you:

• Have proven experience managing Supported Accommodation or similar services for young people

• Bring strong safeguarding knowledge (incl. CCE/CSE and contextual safeguarding) and risk management

• Understand Ofsted inspection/QA requirements and what “Good” and above looks like

• Communicate calmly and credibly, with solid operational grip and team leadership

• Hold (or are willing to complete) the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Nice to have:

• Led services through Ofsted inspections/monitoring or quality assurance visits

• Knowledge of therapeutic/trauma-informed models and approaches

• Experience managing budgets and occupancy targets

• Formal safeguarding training (e.g., DSL)

In return, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary (DOE) + benefits package

• Ongoing CPD, funded qualifications, and clear career pathways

• Supportive senior leadership and a values-led team culture

• The opportunity to build something meaningful and deliver real outcomes for young people

Prefer a confidential chat before applying?
Email ebeleo@snghealthcare.co.uk or call 02380 118228.

Apply by sending your CV and a brief overview of your leadership experience to ebeleo@snghealthcare.co.uk.
Ask for Ebele Ossai, Recruitment Director on 02380 118228 for a confidential chat.

This vacancy is advertised by S.N.G Healthcare Limited — specialist recruitment partners for senior leadership appointments across adult and children’s services. All applications handled in strict confidence. Safer recruitment applies (Enhanced DBS, references, RTW).

#RegisteredManager #SupportedAccommodation #ChildrenAndYoungPeople #Safeguarding #TraumaInformed #Leadership #Ofsted #IsleOfWightJobs #SocialCareJobs #CareLeavers #YoungPeoplesServices #QualityAssurance #CCE #CSE #IOW