Business Childcare Operations Manager

Medico Partners; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider seeks a compassionate and strategic leader to lead new service mobilisations in children’s residential care. You will manage teams to ensure high-quality care and compliance with regulations. Join a company that invests in employee well-being with competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Annual Leave: 35 days

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership and service development.
• A compassionate and inspiring leader with experience in children’s residential care.
• Deep knowledge of children’s social care regulations and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading the mobilisation of new services, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Driving quality improvements by delivering insightful reports on service outcomes.
• Managing and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional care.

Skills

Leadership

Understanding of children’s social care regulations

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £65,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance

Closing Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025

Responsibilities

• Leading the mobilisation of new services, ensuring deadlines are met and progress is effectively tracked
• Driving quality improvements by delivering insightful reports on service outcomes
• Managing and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional care while meeting financial and operational goals
• Acting as Responsible Individual when required, ensuring services are fully compliant with all statutory and regulatory standards
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including Ofsted, social workers, and local authorities
• Championing our values and ensuring our vision and purpose are embedded in every aspect of service delivery

Requirements

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership and service development
• A compassionate and inspiring leader with experience in children’s residential care
• Deep knowledge of children’s social care regulations and frameworks
• A collaborative mindset, able to work across clinical, education, and outdoor teams
• A commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and professional development
• Valid Passport copy
• Enhanced DBS
• Sharecode Right to work (If you are not a British passport holder)
• No sponsorship provided

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £65,000 + £5,000 car allowance
• Generous Annual Leave: 35 days (with additional days after 2 and 5 years’ service)
• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour week (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) with some flexibility
• Health & Wellbeing:
• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash plan
• 24/7 GP access
• Cashback on optical and dental care
• Gym discounts
• Recognition & Rewards:
• £1,000 employee referral bonus
• Monthly ‘Wilderness Heroes’ awards
• Financial Security:
• Pension contributions
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Perks & Discounts:
• High street and leisure savings
• Tailored local discounts
• Make a Real Impact

Join a team that believes in the power of safe, nurturing environments to change lives. Be part of something extraordinary — where your leadership directly shapes the future of children and young people.