Lead Operations Manager for Children's Residential Care Homes

Hamptons are working closely with a dedicated and expanding children's residential care organisation, who are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple children’s residential care homes. This role offers a competitive salary of £58,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

The Role:

– Leadership: Provide clear and consistent support, positive role modelling, supervision, performance management, and appraisal for Registered Managers.
– Quality Assurance: Ensure services deliver outstanding levels of care and meet financial and operating objectives.
– Collaboration: Liaise with Commissioning and Placement Teams to offer appropriate care levels.
– Performance Monitoring: Review management information, monitor performance, and produce reports relating to children and regulatory gradings.
– Vision and Values: Promote the organisation's Vision and Values, demonstrating best practices in leadership and management while coaching and mentoring managers.

What’s on Offer:

– Competitive Salary: £58,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
– Designated Responsible Individual Status: Potential to hold this status for a cluster of homes, discussed at offer stage.
– Work Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required.
– Annual Leave: 33 days inclusive of public holidays.
– Pension: Company pension contribution.
– Referral Scheme: £500 for every successful referral.
– Career Development: Encouragement for career development through learning opportunities, supportive coaching, and progression pathways.
– Therapeutic Approach: Training in therapeutic care through the PACE model.

About You:

– Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ recent experience working with young people with challenging behaviour in residential childcare, and 4 years in leadership and management in a care environment.
– Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services.
– Regulatory Knowledge: Excellent understanding and experience of working with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies.
– Legislation: Up-to-date knowledge of Child Protection and Health and Safety legislation.
– Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
– Driving Licence: Full, valid UK driving licence.

Recruitment Timeline:

Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. Initial screenings will commence shortly, followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will receive an offer contingent on satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your application form along with a current CV.

Hamptons is an advocate for diversity and equality in the workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged, and support for necessary adjustments during the recruitment process and employment is assured.