Ofsted-Registered Service Manager – Youth Homes

Turning Point; Leyland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Total reward package

Job summary

Turning Point is seeking an Ofsted Registered Service Manager to oversee up to 30 Young People across four locations in Chorley and Leyland. You will ensure regulatory compliance, safeguard young people, and lead teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred support in a safe, inspection-ready environment.

You will manage budgeting, recruitment and staff development, fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring strong collaboration with commissioners and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
• Experience working with young people in supported accommodation.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and statutory frameworks.
• Experience leading quality, compliance and inspections.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Lead high‑quality services that are consistently safe, effective, and inspection‑ready.
• Recruit, develop, and retain teams through safe recruitment, induction, and coaching.
• Ensure staff understand the supported accommodation model and work within clear professional boundaries.
• Deliver high‑quality supervision focused on wellbeing, safeguarding, reflection, and performance.
• Lead safeguarding practice and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Complete statutory notifications accurately and on time.
• Manage budgets, monitor spend and housing benefit income.
• Build relationships with commissioners and local authorities.
• Oversee referrals, assessments, move-in procedures and move-on planning.

Skills

Ofsted Manager experience

Leadership

Safeguarding

Change management

Youth services

Education

Level 5 Diploma

Job description

Turning Point is seeking an Ofsted Registered Service Manager to oversee up to 30 Young People across four locations in Chorley and Leyland. You will ensure regulatory compliance, safeguard young people, and lead teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred support in a safe, inspection-ready environment.

You will manage budgeting, recruitment and staff development, fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring strong collaboration with commissioners and local authorities.