Operations Director
North West
Children’s Residential Services
Up to £85,000 + bonuses

I am working exclusively to recruit for a new Operations Director for an established, growing and ambitious children’s residential care provider, based in the North West.

The Operations Director will provide leadership to all residential services within the companies portfolio which pans across the North West, supporting homes that care for children and young people with a variety of different needs, including EBD, CSE, and Autism.

The Operations Director will be hands-on, offering leadership and guidance to Regional Managers and Registered Managers, being present within homes, whilst also making decisions for the business and presenting to the board of Directors.

Pay: Up to £85,000 + bonuses
Hours: Full-time contract, permanent, Monday – Friday
Based: North West, between the homes and offices

Duties:

  • Overall responsibility for residential services
  • Provide operational leadership and management 
  • Ensure all services are safe and fit their statement of purpose
  • Line manage Regional Managers
  • Support Registered Managers when needed
  • SMT recruitment
  • Lead on opening and developing new homes
  • Policy and procedure management
  • Assist with safeguarding concerns
  • Present to the board of directors
  • Assist when needed with referrals
  • Liaise with MDT and other social care professionals
  • Represent the company in a positive and professional manner
  • Provide an active and supportive role within homes
  • Audits within homes



Requirements:

  • Experience of opening new homes
  • Experience of achieving GOOD and OUTSTANDING Ofsted reports
  • Multi-site management
  • Driving Licence 

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