Ofsted Registered Manager – Youth Services Leader

Turning Point; Leyland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point is seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Service Manager to lead our supported accommodation for up to 30 young people across four locations in Chorley and Leyland. You will ensure high-quality, safe, person‑centred services and compliant operations with Ofsted standards.

You will recruit and develop teams, manage budgets, foster positive relationships with commissioners, and drive continuous improvement through audits and supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
• Experience working with young people in supported accommodation or similar settings.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and statutory frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing quality, compliance and inspections.
• Strong people leadership skills with ability to coach and develop teams.
• Clear, confident communication that blends support with challenge when required.
• Commitment to reflect, learning and service improvement.
• Experience leading teams through change, even when complex or uncomfortable.

Responsibilities

• Being the Ofsted Registered Manager with overall responsibility for quality, safety, leadership and performance of our supported accommodation services for up to 30 young people.
• Lead high‑quality services that are safe, effective and inspection‑ready.
• Recruit, develop and retain teams through safe recruitment, strong induction and ongoing coaching.
• Ensure staff understand the supported accommodation model and work within professional boundaries.
• Deliver high‑quality supervision focusing on wellbeing, safeguarding, reflection and performance.
• Lead safeguarding practice and ensure all concerns are identified, recorded, reported and escalated.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and compliant records with clear audit trails.
• Manage budgets, expenditure, agency usage and housing benefit income to balance sustainability and outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with commissioners, local authorities and community agencies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Change management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Turning Point is seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Service Manager to lead our supported accommodation for up to 30 young people across four locations in Chorley and Leyland. You will ensure high-quality, safe, person‑centred services and compliant operations with Ofsted standards.

You will recruit and develop teams, manage budgets, foster positive relationships with commissioners, and drive continuous improvement through audits and supervision.