Registered Service Manager - Supported Accommodation (Isle of Wight)

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).
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