Operations Manager (Registered Manager) - Children's Homes

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity providing education and care for autistic young people is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee 12 Ofsted-registered Children's Homes. The role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with care standards, and fostering a supportive environment for young residents aged 5-25. Applicants must hold a Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management, with significant experience in team management and care provisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in team management.
• Experience as a Registered Manager for Ofsted is essential.
• Trained in safeguarding vulnerable children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Managers to ensure high-quality care and educational outcomes.
• Oversee management of day-to-day operations and compliance with Ofsted requirements.
• Drive strategic goals to support young people in their development.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Safeguarding

Care for autistic young people

Education

Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

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Operations Manager (Registered Manager) - Children's Homes, Reading

Client:

Prior's Court Foundation

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

Key Job Information

Salary: up to £75,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Work schedule: You will be required to work a flexible schedule, including on-call responsibilities as part of a rota pattern.

Contract type: Permanent.

What We Do

Prior’s Court is a registered charity providing education and residential care for autistic young people with complex needs and learning disabilities, aged 5-25. Set within a 50-acre site in Berkshire, we have extensive bespoke facilities to help the young people we support to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to access the world of work.

Role Description

We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager, who will hold the Registered Manager title, to inspire and lead our Care team, ensuring high-quality outcomes for young people while fostering a supportive and safe environment. You will manage 12 Ofsted-registered Children's Homes (with multiple house management on one site). All houses can access a wide range of facilities for learning and leisure across the main Prior’s Court site.

Prior’s Court's Children's Home currently has an Ofsted rating of Good.

Please note: Due to our location, a holder of a full UK driving licence is preferred for this role.

As the Operations Manager (Registered Manager), you will play a central role in the leadership of our residential care services. You will lead a team of Care Managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality care, safeguarding, and educational outcomes for young people. You will work closely with the Executive team and Director of Care to ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and best practices.

You will oversee the management of day-to-day operations, ensuring staff coverage, casework, risk management, and safeguarding policies are consistently adhered to. Your leadership will help drive our strategic goals, ensuring young people receive the care, support, and educational opportunities they need to thrive.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in team management, ideally within a care setting.
• Experience as a Registered Manager for Ofsted is essential.
• Strong background in providing care to autistic young people with complex needs and learning disabilities.
• Trained in safeguarding vulnerable children and adults, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).