The Role: Lead with Purpose
Are you a dedicated leader with a passion for transforming the lives of young people? We are looking for a resilient, compassionate, and compliance-focused Registered Manager to spearhead our Supported Accommodation service.
In this role, you won’t just be managing a building; you’ll be shaping a launchpad for young people (aged 16–18) as they transition toward independence. You will ensure the highest standards of care, safety, and empowerment while navigating the regulatory landscape of Ofsted’s Quality Standards.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory Excellence: Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted, ensuring the service consistently meets and exceeds the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF).
- Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a team of Support Workers, fostering a culture of professional development and trauma-informed practice.
- Young Person Outcomes: Oversee bespoke support plans that focus on life skills, education, employment, and emotional well-being.
- Safeguarding: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), maintaining robust protocols to protect the vulnerable young people in your care.
- Operational Oversight: Manage budgets, occupancy levels, and community relationships with local authorities and social work teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience managing a regulated setting for children or young people.
- Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- A deep understanding of the Ofsted registration process and Quality Standards for supported accommodation.
- Skills: Exceptional communication, a "calm-under-pressure" temperament, and the ability to balance administrative rigor with genuine empathy.
- Driver: A valid UK driving license is required.
Why Join Acacia Children’s Services?
We believe that to take world-class care of young people, we have to take world-class care of our managers.
- Autonomy: The freedom to shape the service culture and implement creative initiatives.
- Support: Direct access to a supportive Senior Management Team and regular external clinical supervision.
- Benefits: Company pension, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), free Blue Light Card, EAP.
Salary: £42,000 rising to £48,000 upon successful OFSTED registration
Pay: £42,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person
