Residential Operations Lead – Children's Homes (Multi-Site)

Opus People Solutions Limited; Coleshill CP; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Residential Operations Manager & Responsible Individual to provide strategic leadership across three Children’s Residential Homes, guiding three Registered Managers, and ensuring safeguarding and high-quality outcomes.

Location Chelmunds Place, Solihull, with hybrid working 3 days on-site and 2 days from home; pay £43.49 per hour umbrella; 37 hours per week; temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Registered Manager within a Children's Residential Home.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Experience in managing budgets and operational performance.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across three children's residential homes.
• Act as Ofsted Registered Responsible Individual.
• Line manage three Registered Managers and oversee service delivery.
• Ensure safeguarding, quality standards, and budget management.
• Lead service transformation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Budget management

Quality assurance

Safeguarding expertise

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree level qualification

Ofsted Registered Residential Care Manager qualification

PRINCE2

Job description

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Residential Operations Manager & Responsible Individual to provide strategic leadership across three Children’s Residential Homes, guiding three Registered Managers, and ensuring safeguarding and high-quality outcomes.

Location Chelmunds Place, Solihull, with hybrid working 3 days on-site and 2 days from home; pay £43.49 per hour umbrella; 37 hours per week; temporary contract.