Service Area Manager
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Supported Accommodation | Overseeing 2 Homes
Macclesfield, West England
£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
Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm
Full 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.
Youll 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 peoples 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 xxuwjjq 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
o £1,500 if Ofsted rating is maintained at Good
o £3,000 if Ofsted rating is maintained at Outstanding
* Signing-on bonus:
o Candidates working towards Level 5: £500 after 3 months, £750 after 6 months
o Candidates with previous registration/Level 5: £750 after 3 months, £1,500 after 6 months