Operations Manager (Registered Manager) - Children's Homes

ZipRecruiter; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation caritative recherche un Operations Manager (Registered Manager) dédié pour superviser 12 maisons d'enfants enregistrées par Ofsted. Le rôle implique la gestion quotidienne des opérations et la garantie d'un environnement sûr et soutenant. Des qualifications spécifiques sont requises, y compris un Diplôme Niveau 5 en Leadership et Management et une expérience directe dans le secteur des soins.

Qualifications

• Expérience minimale de 3 ans en gestion d'équipe, de préférence dans un cadre de soins.
• Expérience en tant que Registered Manager pour Ofsted est essentielle.
• Connaissance des soins aux personnes autistes avec des besoins complexes.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les opérations quotidiennes des services de soins résidentiels.
• Assurer la qualité des soins et la conformité réglementaire.
• Diriger l'équipe des Care Managers pour répondre aux résultats éducatifs et de soins.

Skills

Leadership

Gestion de cas

Gestion des risques

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

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 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 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 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 required 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 people in our care. You will work closely with the Executive team and Director of Care to ensure the successful implementation of Ofsted requirements, regulatory compliance, 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 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 management of a team, ideally within a care setting.
• Experience as a Registered Manager for Ofsted is essential.
• Strong background in providing care to autistic people with complex needs and learning disabilities.
• Trained in safeguarding vulnerable children and adults, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).