Regional Operations Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Location: Peterborough
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Performance Bonuses
Benefits: Training & Development, Level 7 Qualification Support, Flexible Working Options
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Regional Operations Manager to join a growing children’s residential care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, nurturing homes for children and young people. As the organisation continues to open new services, we are seeking a dynamic leader who can oversee multiple homes, drive performance, and uphold exceptional standards of care.

This role is ideal for a strategic, people-focused leader with a passion for achieving excellence and creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and truly at home.

The Role: Regional Operations Manager

• Provide leadership, oversight, and operational management for multiple registered children’s homes.

• Ensure homes consistently deliver safe, nurturing, and child-centred environments aligned with regulatory requirements and therapeutic principles.

• Support Registered Managers through effective delegation, coaching, performance management, and professional development.

• Maintain exceptional standards across all services, working towards achieving and sustaining Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.

• Oversee quality assurance, compliance, audits, and regulatory readiness across the region.

• Work collaboratively with a wider team of Regional Managers and senior leaders to ensure consistent service excellence.

• Lead on incident management, safeguarding oversight, and escalation processes to ensure robust, safe practice.

• Contribute strategically to organisational growth, including supporting the setup and mobilisation of new homes.

• Build strong internal relationships and work effectively with Finance, HR, Maintenance, Training, Recruitment, IT, and other back-office support teams.

• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across all services.

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in children’s residential care.

• At least 2 years’ experience managing managers (e.g., Registered Managers).

• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulatory frameworks, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.

• A track record of achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams across multiple sites.

• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

• A child-centred approach with a commitment to safeguarding and quality care.

Desirable:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete with organisational support).

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with generous car allowance.

• Range of performance-related bonuses.

• Central office and work-from-home flexibility.

• Exceptional internal support from Finance, HR, Training, Recruitment, Commercial, and Maintenance teams.

• Access to high-quality training and the opportunity to work towards a Level 7 qualification.

• Supportive, knowledgeable senior leadership — including Directors and Regional Managers with extensive frontline residential experience.

• A collaborative, inclusive team culture built on shared values and child-centred practice.

About the Organisation

This organisation is committed to creating safe, welcoming homes where children feel valued and supported. All homes are renovated to high, homely standards, reflecting the belief that every child deserves a warm and nurturing environment as they grow, heal, and transition into adulthood.

With a culture built on compassion, high standards, and continuous improvement, the organisation is proud of its diverse workforce and is dedicated to equality, inclusion, and professional excellence.
 

Recruitment Timeline

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.

To apply, please send your CV or for a confidential discussion, contact Alex at alex@hamptonsresourcing.com or 01926 356549.

Hampton’s is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the recruitment process.