Childrens Area/Ops Manager

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Full time
Location: Burton-on-Trent
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Job offered by: Purosearch
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Operations Manager/ RI £70,000 + £15,000 bonus + £4,000 loyalty scheme South Derbyshire/ Burton on Trent 4 homes with 2 to come

This is a child-focused and dynamic leadership role, supporting registered managers to deliver outstanding care while promoting autonomy to achieve ambitious outcomes for children. You will oversee quality operations, ensure financial objectives are met, foster relationships with placing authorities, and champion employee well-being through exceptional support.

Bonuses and Benefits:

Hours: 40 per week, including on-call responsibilities as Responsible Individual for 5 homes. Salary: £70,000 per annum + up to £15,000 bonuses annually. Loyalty Scheme: £4,000 annually. Annual Leave: 36 days, including bank holidays. Private health insurance and employee assistance program. Exclusive gym membership. Car salary sacrifice scheme. Established company since 2018. Annual training allowance. Private off-site office. Flexible working options. Career support, including parental leave. Employer pension contributions.

Key Responsibilities: Provide effective and visible leadership across residential children's homes. Ensure safeguarding, health, safety, and the well-being of children and young people. Collaborate with Registered Managers to review referrals and admit children where safety and positive impact can be ensured. Build professional relationships to drive positive business outcomes. Maintain high standards in home décor and oversee health and safety compliance. Lead business growth, including RI responsibilities for new homes (up to 6 per full-time role). Utilize commercial acumen to deliver cost-effective operational solutions and manage contracts with placing authorities. Proactively address challenges such as recruitment. Implement quality assurance practices to continually improve team and company performance.

Person Specification: Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a management/leadership role in a children's residential service within the past 5 years. Minimum of Good with Ofsted. Supervision: Minimum of 2 years supervising staff teams. Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it. Evidence of ongoing professional development in managing children's homes. Ability to provide two written references from previous employment with children, including reasons for leaving.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please contact Tom @ Purosearch at 01904 570050 or email your CV to t.halliday@purosearch.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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