Operations Manager (Registered Manager) - Children's Homes

Prior's Court Foundation; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK, Prior’s Court Foundation, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee residential care for autistic youth. This crucial role involves managing multiple Ofsted-registered homes, ensuring exceptional care delivery while leading a dedicated team. A full UK driving licence is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management, ideally within a care setting.
• Registered Manager experience for Ofsted is essential.
• Trained in safeguarding vulnerable children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the Care team ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage safeguarding policies and risk management for children.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Safeguarding

Care for autistic young people

Education

Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management

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 in our care. You will work closely with the Executive team and the 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 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 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 young people with complex needs and learning disabilities.
• Trained in safeguarding vulnerable children and adults, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).