Service Area Manager Supported Accommodation | Overseeing 2 Homes Macclesfield, West England £42,500 – £47,500 per year (depending on experience) First year potential package: up to £52,750 Ongoing annual potential package: up to £50,500 Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm Full Time | Permanent

A well-established and growing provider of supported accommodation for young people is looking to appoint a Service Area Manager to oversee two homes within the same region.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and oversight of two supported accommodation homes, ensuring both services deliver safe, structured, and outcome-focused support.

You’ll play a central role in setting standards, developing your teams, and ensuring each young person has a clear and meaningful plan to progress towards independence.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and oversee the daily running of two supported accommodation services

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Act as safeguarding lead, managing risk, incidents, and decision-making

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Line manage and develop staff through supervision, coaching, and performance management

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Ensure high-quality support plans, risk assessments, and record keeping

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Build and maintain strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders

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Drive quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement

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Oversee staffing, rotas, training, and service performance

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Promote independence, engagement, and positive outcomes for young people

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Maintain consistent standards and culture across both services

About You

Essential:

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Experience managing or deputising within supported accommodation, semi-independent, or similar young people’s services

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Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence in decision-making

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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)

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Proven ability to lead teams and improve service quality

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Organised and confident with compliance and reporting

Salary & Benefits

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Basic salary: £42,500 – £47,500 per year (depending on experience)

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First year potential package: up to £52,750

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Ongoing annual potential package: up to £50,500

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Ofsted bonus: up to £3,000 per year

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£1,500 if Ofsted rating is maintained at Good

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£3,000 if Ofsted rating is maintained at Outstanding

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Signing-on bonus:

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Candidates working towards Level 5: £500 after 3 months, £750 after 6 months

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Candidates with previous registration/Level 5: £750 after 3 months, £1,500 after 6 months