Regional Operations Manager Childrens Residential Care

A Wilderness Way; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead the mobilisation of new residential homes and enhance service quality. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in children's residential care, a strong leadership background, and a commitment to operational compliance. This position requires a strategic thinker who excels in building relationships and mentoring teams, ensuring that exceptional care standards are met across all services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in children's residential care, ideally in a leadership or service development role.
• Strong understanding of operational compliance and regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobilisation of new residential homes, ensuring timelines and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-led reporting and service evaluation.
• Manage operational teams to deliver exceptional care and meet financial goals.

Skills

Leadership in children's residential care

Data-led reporting

Mentoring operational teams

Compliance with Ofsted regulations

Job description

Driving Excellence in Residential Childcare

Are you an experienced leader in children's residential care looking to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where leadership, collaboration, and innovation are key?

At Wilderness Way, we provide outstanding care and support to children with complex needs. We're seeking a Regional Operations Manager with proven experience in residential childcare to lead the mobilisation of new services and drive quality improvements across our region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the mobilisation of new residential homes, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Driving continuous improvement through data-led reporting and service evaluation.
• Managing and mentoring operational teams to deliver exceptional care and meet financial and regulatory goals.
• Acting as Responsible Individual when required, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted and other statutory regulations.
• Building strong relationships with external stakeholders including Ofsted, social workers, and commissioning teams.
• Embedding our values and vision into every aspect of service delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential : Significant experience in children's residential care, ideally in a leadership or service development role.

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