Operations Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an Operations Manager for children's residential care in the North West. In this leadership role, you will oversee multiple homes, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance while fostering a supportive environment for both young people and professionals. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational excellence across multiple services.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Children's Homes Regulations.
• Lead on audits, performance reviews, and action planning.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Standards

Coaching

Strategic Planning

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children's Residential Care)

Job description

Operations Manager - Children's Residential Care

North West | £60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus

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
• Ensure regulatory compliance (Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted, etc.)
• 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

Perks & 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

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.