Operations Manager Childrens Residential Care (Newton Aycliffe)

MedicoPartners; North East; On-site; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an Operations Manager for its children's residential care services in Newton Aycliffe. The successful candidate will manage performance of staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and implement new policies. Applicants should have at least 6 years of childcare experience and a strong background in management. This is a permanent role with a salary of £68,120 per annum based in North East England.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of residential childcare experience.
• 4 years of management experience in a care environment.
• Experience with OFSTED/CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance and development of staff.
• Develop and implement new policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Management of performance

Conflict resolution

Budget management

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Job description

Overview

Job Designation / Service: Operations Manager - Children’s Residential Care

Contract: Permanent

Salary: 68,120 per annum depending upon experience and qualifications

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Reports to: Regional Director of Operations (North‑East)

Note: No sponsorship for this job.

Experience

• At least 6 years of recent residential childcare experience working with young people with complex needs
• At least 4 years of management experience in a care environment, including recruitment, training, managing performance and performance management
• Experience of working with OFSTED / CQC and other regulatory bodies and understanding of frameworks and assessment standards
• Experience of handling conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes
• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience of working in accordance with established policies and procedures and of developing and implementing new policies, practices and procedures
• Experience of managing health and safety issues, undertaking fire safety and health and safety checks and ensuring compliance with legislation

Knowledge

• Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant Children’s Home regulations and standards (SCCIF)
• Detailed working knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable children and managing allegations
• Working knowledge of strategic planning linked to service improvement
• Working knowledge of child development and the matters that affect vulnerable and complex needs children
• Working knowledge of the principles of managing people from both a legal and engagement perspective

Other work‑related requirements

• Willingness to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and to register with the DBS Update Service OR hold a satisfactory enhanced DBS check for the correct workforce plus existing registration for the Update Service
• Full UK manual driving licence holder preferably with no more than 6 points. Access to own vehicle for travelling between sites.

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