Operations Manager – Children’s Residential Care

WILLING CARE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for an Operations Manager to oversee children's residential care settings in Greater Manchester. This key role involves ensuring high standards of care, compliance with regulations, and leading a team to foster a child-focused environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial leadership experience and hold a relevant Level 5 Diploma.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus

Car allowance or company car

Private healthcare and wellbeing support

Enhanced annual leave, including birthday off

Professional development pathway and CPD opportunities

Long service awards and leadership mentoring

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ leadership experience in children's residential settings.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Commitment to therapeutic, trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational excellence across services.
• Coach and support Registered Managers to drive outcomes for children.
• Lead audits, performance reviews, and action planning.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Coaching

Strategic Planning

Child-Focused Care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children’s Residential Care or equivalent)

Job description

Operations Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Operations Manager – Children’s Residential Care

WILLING CARE RECRUITMENT LIMITED Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Operations Manager – Children’s Residential Care

We're supporting a high-quality provider of children's residential care in their search for an Operations Manager to play a pivotal role alongside the Registered Manager (RM) and Responsible Individual (RI). This is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to lead at a strategic level while maintaining a strong presence on the ground.

As an integral part of the leadership team, you'll oversee multiple homes, ensuring standards of care are consistently high, and that each setting remains compliant, therapeutic, and child-focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the RM and RI to oversee operational excellence across services
• Coach, support, and develop Registered Managers to drive outcomes for children
• Lead on audits, performance reviews, and action planning
• Support with strategic planning, recruitment, and service development
• Act as a point of escalation for complex safeguarding or operational matters

What You’ll Bring:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children’s Residential Care or equivalent)
• At least 3 years’ leadership experience in children’s residential settings
• Track record of successfully managing multiple homes or services
• Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory standards
• A commitment to therapeutic, trauma-informed care
• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Car allowance or company car
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Enhanced annual leave, including birthday off
• Professional development pathway and CPD opportunities
• Long service awards and leadership mentoring

This is more than an operational role – it’s a chance to shape a culture where young people thrive and professionals feel truly supported.

• Apply today or reach out confidentially to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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