Young People Services Coordinator

£28,000 - £45,000 · Career outcome for graduates of the Care Manager Diploma – Level 5 Health & Social Care Management for Registered Managers

As a Young People Services Coordinator, you bridge the gap between statutory requirements and the daily reality of vulnerable youth. Your day involves reviewing care plans, liaising with social workers, and ensuring that accommodation and support services meet strict safeguarding standards. You are the operational lead who ensures that young people receive consistent, high-quality support.

• Manage complex case files and ensure compliance with the Care Leavers (England) Regulations.
• Coordinate multi-agency meetings to resolve housing or educational barriers.
• Supervise support workers and manage rotas to ensure 24/7 coverage.

This role demands strong leadership and an understanding of regulatory frameworks. The Care Manager Diploma – Level 5 Health & Social Care Management for Registered Managers is specifically designed to equip you with the skills to manage budgets, lead teams, and prepare for inspection readiness. It moves you beyond basic supervision into strategic management.

Progression from this role often leads to Registered Manager positions in children’s homes or supported living services. By mastering the key lines of enquiry and safeguarding leadership, you position yourself for senior roles where you can influence policy and improve outcomes for young people across the UK.

Entry route

Requires experience in youth work or social care, often with a Level 3 diploma. Progression to management requires Level 5 qualifications.

How the Care Manager Diploma – Level 5 Health & Social Care Management for Registered Managers maps to this role

The Care Manager Diploma – Level 5 Health & Social Care Management for Registered Managers is a UK-regulated qualification at RQF Level 5, awarded by OTHM. For someone targeting Young People Services Coordinator roles, it provides the formal recognition employers expect plus the applied skills the role demands — delivered 100% online while you continue working.

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