Operations Lead

Elephant Recruitment Group; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist children's home provider in East Lancashire is seeking a Day-to-Day Operations Lead to ensure smooth running of operations, provide leadership in residential practice, and promote therapeutic care. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience in a senior role. This full-time position offers £14.50-£16.50 per hour with a focus on stability and cultural influence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior or leadership role within residential childcare.
• Confident in safeguarding, team support, and care planning.
• Organised, approachable, and committed to therapeutic care.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational and administrative tasks to keep the home running smoothly.
• Ensure care plans, reports, and documentation are accurate and timely.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Team Support

Care Planning

Organisational Skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce

NVQ/QCF Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Day-to-Day Operations Lead - Leadership with Impact in Residential Childcare

East Lancashire - 3x Solo EBD Homes

Step into a newly created role that brings structure, support, and leadership to everyday residential practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the culture of a small, specialist children's home in East Lancashire.

Responsibilities

• Leading on daily operational and administrative tasks to keep the home running smoothly
• Ensuring care plans, reports, and documentation are accurate and timely
• Providing hands-on guidance to the team and modelling best practice
• Supporting safeguarding practice through oversight and coaching
• Delivering reflective supervision and embedding a strong team culture
• Promoting therapeutic, relationship-led care in line with children's needs

What Makes This Exciting

• Newly established role in a close-knit, solo EBD services
• Blend of leadership, administration, and hands-on practice
• Chance to work directly with senior management
• £14.50-£16.50 per hour, full-time contract with consistent hours
• Opportunity to influence culture and outcomes from the inside out

About You

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People\'s Workforce (essential)
• NVQ/QCF Level 5 or working towards it (desirable)
• Proven experience in a senior or leadership role within residential childcare
• Confident in safeguarding, team support, and care planning
• Organised, approachable, and committed to therapeutic care

Why Join

This is a unique chance to be part of a provider building a high-quality home with real care and attention. You\'ll find strong values, good systems, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to children\'s lives - as well as a clear path to develop into more senior leadership.

How to Apply

Ready to lead from the front and bring stability and focus to day-to-day care?

Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further