Role OverviewThis is a rare and exciting opportunity to become the founding Registered Service Manager of a brand-new, beautifully furnished Supported Accommodation service for young people aged 16–18 in Nuneaton. Rather than stepping into an established setting, you’ll be building one from the ground up — shaping the culture, assembling your own team, and defining what outstanding support looks like from day one. Backed by a genuinely hands-on and experienced Responsible Individual, you’ll have full support through registration and beyond, freeing you to focus on what matters most: giving young people the foundations, confidence and skills they need for independent adult life.What You’ll Be DoingLeading the day-to-day running of the service in line with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and the associated Quality StandardsPreparing the service for formal registration and future Ofsted inspection, working closely with the Responsible Individual throughoutBuilding a positive, child-centred, trauma-informed culture from the very startRecruiting, inducting, supervising, and developing a high-performing staff teamEmbedding safeguarding as the golden thread running through every part of the serviceLeading on audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement planningMonitoring and responding to incidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns, and tracking outcomes for young peopleDeveloping person-centred support plans focused on independence, education and employment readiness, life skills, emotional wellbeing, and successful transitions into adulthoodWorking collaboratively with local authorities, external agencies and families to ensure joined-up, effective support for every young personWhat You’ll NeedProven management experience within Children’s Residential Care or Supported Accommodation for young peopleLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or a genuine willingness to work towards itStrong working knowledge of the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, safeguarding practice, and Ofsted expectationsConfident, values-led leadership with the ability to build and inspire a team from scratchA genuine passion for empowering young people as they move towards independenceExcellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with resilience to match the demands of a start-up serviceWhy This RoleThis is more than a management position — it’s the chance to leave your own mark on a service, with real autonomy over how it’s shaped and run. You’ll be trusted, supported, and empowered to bring your ideas to life, all while making a genuinely lasting difference to young people’s futures in Nuneaton and the wider Coventry area.
