Residential Care Operations Manager

Tudor Employmet; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Tudor Employment Agency is seeking an experienced Residential Care Operations Manager for two children's homes in Burton upon Trent. This vital leadership role involves ensuring high-quality care, driving service development, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. The position demands strong operational oversight and experience in a children’s residential setting, focusing on personalized care and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experiences in a children’s residential setting.
• Full UK Driving License required.
• Safeguarding and management training required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Registered Managers to maintain high care standards.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and relevant legislation.
• Oversee safeguarding practices and manage risks.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for an experienced Residential Care Operations Manager to work across 2 Children’s Residential Homes in Burton upon Trent.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Operations Manager to oversee two children’s residential homes – one supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and the other specialising in Learning Disabilities (LD).This is a vital leadership role focused on ensuring high-quality care, driving service development, and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and child-centred environment across both settings.You will provide strong operational oversight, support home managers, and ensure that each child receives personalised, consistent, and therapeutic care tailored to their individual needs.

Salary: £53,000 per annum plus bonus structure

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Duties of the Operations Manager:

• Manage and support Registered Managers to ensure the smooth running of both homes and maintain a high standard of care for young people
• Ensure both homes meet Ofsted standards and all relevant legislation, conducting regular audits and implementing improvement plans where needed
• Oversee safeguarding practices, ensure robust risk management, and respond to incidents in line with policy
• Lead recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management of staff
• Ensure rotas and staffing levels meet children’s needs
• Manage budgets for both homes, ensuring efficient use of resources and cost-effective operation
• Build relationships with local authorities, social workers, and external agencies
• Attend key meetings such as LAC reviews and planning sessions
• Drive continuous improvement, support strategic growth, and promote a positive, child-focused culture across both homes

In order to be considered for the role of Operations Manager:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Safeguarding and management training
• Experience within a Children’s Residential setting
• Full UK Driving License

In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 ext 1003 or 1004 – email CV to [e-mail]

Alternatively, please submit your CV to [e-mail] or Register Online - https://tinyurl.com/TEAHSCREG0

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