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
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Apply by sending your CV and a brief overview of your leadership experience to .
Ask for Ebele Ossai, Recruitment Director on 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).
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