Service Area Manager

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. 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. Youll 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 Lead and oversee the daily running of two supported accommodation services

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

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

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

Build and maintain strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders

Drive quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement

Oversee staffing, rotas, training, and service performance

Promote independence, engagement, and positive outcomes for young people

Maintain consistent standards and culture across both services

About You Essential: Experience managing or deputising within supported accommodation, semi-independent, or similar young peoples services

Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence in decision-making

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

Proven ability to lead teams and improve service quality

Organised and confident with compliance and xehkeey reporting

Salary & Benefits Basic salary: £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

Ofsted bonus: up to £3,000 per year £1,500 if Ofsted rating is maintained at Good

£3,000 if Ofsted rating is maintained at Outstanding

Signing-on bonus: Candidates working towards Level 5: £500 after 3 months, £750 after 6 months

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