Job Description

Job Title:

Operations Manager - Children's Residential Services

Location:

Remote (with travel to homes across the South West)

Salary:

50,000 - 65,000 per year (inclusive of performance bonus)

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

About Us

We are a child-centred, values-led organisation dedicated to providing safe, nurturing, and empowering residential care for children and young people. Our mission is to ensure every child we support can thrive, grow in confidence, and achieve meaningful outcomes in their lives.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated

Operations Manager

to lead and manage multiple children's homes across the South West. This role is ideal for a strategic, experienced professional who can support Registered Managers and ensure all homes operate in full compliance with Ofsted and national care standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership, supervision, and development support to Registered Managers and residential teams. Ensure full compliance with

Children's Homes Regulations

,

Ofsted standards

, and

safeguarding legislation

. Monitor and manage budgets, resources, and service performance to ensure operational excellence. Implement effective policies, procedures, and improvement plans. Lead recruitment, retention, and staff training initiatives. Collaborate with local authorities, safeguarding boards, and external stakeholders. Foster a culture of safeguarding, child-centred care, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Experience:

Minimum

3 years' senior leadership

experience in children's residential care (required) Demonstrated success in managing

Ofsted inspections

and service improvement plans

Qualifications:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)

or equivalent (required)

Skills & Knowledge:

Strong understanding of

safeguarding

,

Ofsted frameworks

, and

residential childcare best practices

Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills Ability to manage and oversee multiple services

Other Requirements:

Full UK Driving Licence (required) Willingness to travel across the South West region

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-based bonus

Unlimited paid holidays

Work-from-home flexibility Mileage reimbursement Free or subsidised travel Casual dress code Additional leave Company referral programme Strong focus on professional development and career progression

Apply Now

If you are a values-driven leader passionate about improving children's lives and committed to operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' to join a forward-thinking organisation that puts children at the heart of everything we do.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Free or subsidised travel Unlimited paid holidays Work from home
Experience:

Managing a Residential Children's home: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers Licence (required) NVQ 5 Leadership and Management (required)
Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: AVOPSStA