Registered Service Manager - Supported Accommodation & Supported Lodgings

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atypical increments for on-call rota

Relocation support up to £6,500

Local government pension (6.8%)

Social care training and academy

25 days annual leave (30 after 5 years

Buy up to 10 additional leave days

Wellbeing programme and staff perks

Job summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting a Registered Service Manager for the newly launched Supported Accommodation and Supported Lodgings services in Solihull. You will lead a staff team to deliver high-quality, age-appropriate care for 16–25-year-olds, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective safeguarding.

The role requires OFSTED Registered Manager registration or progression to registration within six months, Level 5 Leadership qualification, and strong partnership working

Qualifications

• OFSTED registration or equivalent regulatory qualification.
• Two years’ experience in residential/regulated settings in the last five years.
• Leadership and managing a team within a regulated setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee set-up and running of Training Flats provision in Solihull.
• Support children and young people aged 16–25 with care plans and life skills.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards under The Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023.
• Line manage Floating Support Workers to deliver safe, home-like services.
• Shape and deliver the Service’s Statement of Purpose and Workforce Plan.

Skills

Partnership working

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

On-call ability

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Young People’s services

OFSTED Registration as Residential Care Manager

Job description

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Across the Borough of Solihull / Based at Chelmonds

Registered Service Manager - Supported Accommodation & Supported Lodgings

Job Reference SOL/TP/196/2460

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Band F2 £48,738 to £55,224 per annum. Incremental progression is subject to performance. The post includes 2 atypical increments for the requirement to work an oncall rota.

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Across the Borough of Solihull / Based at Chelmonds

Closing Date:

27/09/2026

Job Type:

Social Care – Children

Sector:

Local Councils

Business Unit:

Job Introduction

REGISTERED SERVICE MANAGER – SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION & SUPPORTED LODGINGS 16-25

Salary up to £55,224 per annum. This salary includes two atypical increment payments for working an on-call rota.

Hours: 37 hours per week.

We have a fabulous opportunity for a child focused, passionate and experienced Registered Service Manager to join us at this exciting time, as we launch our new Supported Accommodation and Supported Lodgings services in Solihull.

Whether you are currently a Deputy Manager, or an experienced Registered Manager with experience of the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and Quality Standards and looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

About this Role

As Registered Service Manager, you will oversee the setting up and running of our Training Flats provision in Solihull. Working closely with the Responsible Individual and colleagues across Children’s Services and Adult Care, you will support children and young people aged 16 – 25, ensuring that risk assessments and care plans are appropriately implemented and our Children and young people are supported to learn and develop new life skills to work towards semi-independence.

In addition, you will work closely with our Fostering Service to setup and register our Supported Lodgings service, ensuring we are compliant with Ofsted Regulations, as the Registered Service Manager for this service too.

You will also work with colleagues in housing to support children and young people in line with the Care Leavers Protocol and support our PAs with Staying Put arrangements.

You will line manage, motivate and inspire a committed staff team of Floating Support Workers to create a service that is safe, comfortable, and truly feels like home.

Your responsibilities will include shaping and delivering the Service’s Statement of Purpose, Workforce Plan and all regulatory documents, while managing the team to meet required standards as set out in the regulations and quality standards.

You will be accountable for delivering high-quality care that meets the needs of children and young people, advocating for their well-being. You will also ensure the service is appropriately staffed and operates in line with company policies, procedures, and the expectations of the Regulatory Body.

This is a pivotal role in the lives of the children and young people we care for, requiring genuine dedication and long-term commitment.

Our Offer to You

In return, you will have the opportunity to influence and shape this service as it grows and develops. You’ll receive support from a strong leadership team who share your commitment and recognise the importance of continuous professional development in bringing this vision to life, to enable our children to reach their full potential and succeed in their journey to adulthood, no matter what.

We are proud to offer our employees a supportive working environment, where valued team members thrive. We also offer:

• A competitive salary that includes atypicals payments for working an on call rota
• A wide range of support to those willing to relocate to join our team, including up to £6,500 towards the cost of moving house (to qualify, candidates must live more than 25 miles away from their new place of work).
• Local government pension with 6.8% (subject to annual review/change) section contribution.
• Access to high quality training through our social care academy,
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional leave per year.
• An extensive wellbeing offer, including access to our free 24 hour employee assistance programme
• Generous staff benefits including staff discounts.

About You

We are looking for a Registered Service Manager who really listens and cares about what our children have to say. Someone who knows that every child is different and is keen to really understand each and every one of them.

To be successful in this role, you will also have OFSTED Registration as a Residential Care Manager within Residential or Supported Accommodation Setting ORsignificant experience in supported accommodation, leaving care or regulated settings ANDwill be able to apply and be confirmed as Ofsted Registered Service Manager within six months of appointment.

You will also need:

• Level 5 Diploma Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Young people’s services (or equivalent) OR commitment to successfully complete within 3 years of appointment.
• At least two years’ experience within the last five years of managing and/or working within a position relevant to residential support of children or adults (statutory requirement) e.g. a residential / supported accommodation setting.
• Experience of managing/leading a team within a regulated setting.
• A sound knowledge of relevant legislation including The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, safeguarding and children protection practice, procedures and legislation
• Excellent partnership working and relationship building skills
• The resilience to drive forward continuous improvement and deliver the exceptional care our children and young people deserve.

If you are ready for your next challenge, to join our supportive and nurturing team and be part of something really exciting, we would love to receive your application. You could make all the difference for our children and young people in Solihull.

Contact Us

For further information or an informal discussion about this fabulous opportunity, please contact Cameron Bradley-King, Residential Operations Manager & Responsible Individual at [e-mail] .

Further Information

Please note, we are not accepting CV’s for this opportunity.

This is an essential car user post as the demands of the job make it operationally essential and there is a contractual requirement to make a suitable vehicle available to ensure the requirements of the job can be carried out effectively.

Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required.

This post is subject to schedule 2 checks, including satisfactory references under our safer recruitment procedures, a DBS check and a pre-employment medical questionnaire.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.