Registered Manager - Supported Living

Reading, Berkshire, South East, England

£40000 - £55000 per annum

Expiry date: 25 Jun 2026

Start date: 27 Mar 2026

Children’s Homes

EBD

Learning Disabilities

Registered Children’s Manager – Supported Living – Up to £55,000 – Full time – Berkshire Area

We are excited to be working with a fantastic and well established Supported Living service. The company delivers person-centred social care for children, young people, and families. The company is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to young people aged 16 and older.
The Registered Manager will be responsible for the safe and effective management of their supported accommodation services for young people. The role is focused on creating a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes independence, wellbeing, and preparation for adulthood.

Registered Manager – Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management

• Act as Ofsted Registered Manager, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Lead services in alignment with the Statement of Purpose, vision, and values.
• Provide strong leadership, direction, and staff support.
• Maintain, embed, and review policies and procedures.
• Safely recruit staff following safer recruitment standards.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels for safe, consistent support.
• Develop staff through induction, supervision, appraisal, and ongoing training.
• Address performance issues through feedback, coaching, and capability processes.
• Ensure effective communication across the team (meetings, handovers, feedback).
• Manage service budgets responsibly and efficiently.
• Create and implement workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Maintain a business continuity plan.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding, Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure service maintains ‘Good’ or above ratings with Ofsted/CQC.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Maintain safeguarding procedures and ensure regular staff training.
• Oversee individual risk assessments and ensure timely updates.
• Complete environmental and health & safety risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records (incidents, safeguarding, staff and young person files).
• Ensure safer recruitment checks (references, qualifications, DBS).
• Monitor staff conduct and uphold professional boundaries.
• Ensure staff are fit, competent, and supported to fulfil their duties.
• Demonstrate transparency with Ofsted, local authorities, and partners.
• Report notifiable incidents within statutory timeframes.
• Promote a culture of safety, openness, and shared safeguarding responsibility.

Care & Support Planning

• Lead development and review of individual support and pathway plans.
• Co-produce support plans with young people and social workers.
• Facilitate young people’s participation in decisions and service development.
• Support engagement in education, training, and employment.
• Promote independence through life-skills development.
• Plan and support transitions to independent living.
• Build positive partnerships with external agencies.
• Maintain an inclusive environment that values diversity and identity.
• Ensure trauma-informed practice is embedded.
• Monitor progress and use outcome data for continuous improvement.

Inspection Preparedness & Quality Monitoring

• Ensure the service is consistently ready for Ofsted inspection.
• Conduct internal monitoring and audits (safeguarding, H&S, staffing).
• Gather and analyse feedback from young people, staff, and stakeholders.
• Produce six-monthly quality of care reports.
• Develop and update a Service Development/Improvement Plan.
• Respond effectively to Ofsted recommendations or compliance actions.
• Oversee independent visits (Reg. 44/23 style) and address actions.
• Analyse data trends for continuous improvement.
• Support staff understanding of inspection requirements.
• Promote a culture of learning, accountability, and reflection.

Person Specification
Essential

• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or working towards).
• Significant experience with vulnerable young people.
• Strong knowledge of Supported Accommodation Regulations & Ofsted framework.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent safeguarding and risk management ability.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to independence, equality, and positive outcomes for young people.

Desirable

• Experience as a Registered Manager (children’s homes or supported accommodation).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and adolescent development.
• Additional relevant qualifications (social care, youth work, housing).

Other Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Valid UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to travel as required.

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Contact Details:

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on 020 3800 1852 . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!

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