Young People Service Manager - Supported Accommodation

Turning Point; Leyland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured progression to Ofsted Reg.

Training and development

Job summary

Turning Point in Chorley and Leyland is seeking a Service Manager with a clear progression to Ofsted Registered Manager. You will lead supported accommodation for young people, overseeing care and housing, and building strong partnerships with landlords and local authorities.

You will develop high-performing teams, ensure safeguarding, drive service quality and compliance, and support move-on planning. A structured 12-month path to Ofsted registration is provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
• Experience in residential support for children or adults within last five years, for Ofsted eligibility.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practical experience.
• Track record of improving quality, compliance and service performance.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders including local authorities, landlords and commissioners.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality, person-centred services for young people.
• Oversee both care and housing elements of the service.
• Build and maintain partnerships with landlords, landlords, and local authorities.
• Drive safeguarding, compliance and continuous improvement across services.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to support move-on planning.
• Lead and inspire high-performing teams and promote co-production with young people.

Skills

Safeguarding

Stakeholder management

Change management

Continuous improvement

People leadership

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Job IntroductionYoung People Service Manager - Progression to Ofsted Registered ManagerChorley & Leyland | Development OpportunityWhy Join Us?At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with mental health needs, substance use challenges and learning disabilities. We believe in the potential of every person we support, and that includes our colleagues.We're looking for an ambitious and passionate Service Manager who is ready to take the next step towards becoming an Ofsted Registered Manager. Whether you're already registered or have strong management experience and aspirations to progress, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.This is a unique development opportunity where you'll lead our supported accommodation services for young people while receiving structured support to achieve Ofsted registration within 12 months.About the RoleYou'll have responsibility for supported accommodation services across four locations in Chorley and Leyland, supporting young people to develop confidence, independence and life skills in safe and nurturing environments. You'll lead both the care and housing elements of the service, ensuring high-quality support, safe accommodation and effective partnership working with landlords, commissioners and local authorities.You will:Lead high-quality, person-centred services for young people, maximising the voice of the young people in the ongoing development of the servicesCreate a positive culture focused on wellbeing, independence, achievement and co productionRecruit, develop and inspire high-performing teamsEnsure excellent safeguarding practice across all servicesDrive service quality, compliance and continuous improvementBuild strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners, landlords, housing benefit officers and partner agenciesManage budgets and resources effectivelySupport positive outcomes and successful move-on planning for young peopleOnce registered, you'll take on the full responsibilities of the Ofsted Registered Manager role, ensuring compliance with Supported Accommodation Regulations and maintaining inspection readiness.About YouYou may already be an Ofsted Registered Manager, or you may be an experienced manager looking to progress into your first registered role.You'll have:• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, or be working towards this• At least two years' experience within the last five years in a role relevant to the residential support of children or adults, as required for Ofsted Registered Manager registration• Management experience within supported accommodation, housing, residential care, health and social care, or a similar environment• Experience of working within housing services, including tenancy management, housing-related support, landlord relationships, occupancy management and housing benefit processes• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience• A track record of improving quality, compliance and service performance• Experience working with multiple stakeholders including local authorities, commissioners, landlords and partner agencies• A passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes• The confidence to lead through change and drive continuous improvementContract and ProgressionThis role is offered as a development opportunity where you will receive structured support and training to achieve:Successful completion of the Ofsted Registered Manager registration process within the agreed 12-month timescale (Failure to meet this requirement may lead to the termination of the employment contract)Satisfactory performance in the roleA salary increase will be applied upon appointment to the Ofsted Registered Manager role.About usAs a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.What Benefits Will I Receive?We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.You will get 34 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 36 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.Turning Point BenefitsWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.Turning PointAttached documents Service Manager - Ofsted Registered YP.pdfApply