Job Description

Job Title: Homes Manager - Supported Accommodation
Location: Prescot
Contract Type: Temporary - Initial 3-month contract with the opportunity to progress to a permanent position
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
Additional Requirements:
* Expected to cover 1 on-shift per week
* Expected to complete 1 sleep-in per week
Salary: £37,000 per annum

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and committed Homes Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of supported accommodation services in Prescot. This role is offered on an initial 3-month temporary basis to cover sickness, with the potential to progress into a permanent position for the right candidate.

This is a hands-on management role requiring strong leadership, operational oversight, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management
• Oversee the daily running of the supported accommodation service
• Ensure the service operates in line with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practice
• Maintain safe, effective, and person-centred support for all residents
• Respond to incidents, safeguarding concerns, and operational issues appropriately
• Staff Management & Leadership
• Lead, supervise, and support staff teams
• Manage rotas, staffing levels, and shift cover (including covering shifts and sleep-ins as required)
• Provide guidance, support, and performance management to staff
• Support recruitment, inductions, and training where required
• Compliance & Quality
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, safeguarding standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Maintain accurate records, audits, and reports
• Work proactively to maintain and improve service quality
• Stakeholder & Multi-Agency Working
• Liaise with external professionals, families, commissioners, and internal management
• Act as a positive representative of the organisation

Essential Requirements

• Experience in a managerial or senior role within supported accommodation, residential care, or a similar setting
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance
• Willingness to work flexibly, including covering shifts and sleep-ins
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• Relevant Health & Social Care qualification (Level 5 or equivalent)
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of regulatory inspections and quality frameworks

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.