Responsible Individual / Operations Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee children's residential care homes in the Bradford area. This pivotal role involves managing compliance with OFSTED regulations, leading recruitment and staff development, and supporting the growth of the organization. The successful candidate will have a strong background in multi-site management and leadership, with a commitment to providing expert care. Join a dedicated team in a full-time, permanent position with flexibility for remote work. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in need.

Qualifications

• Experience as Operations Manager, Regional Manager, or Service Manager preferred.
• Driving licence required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, staff development, and supervision for residential care homes.
• Ensure compliance with OFSTED regulations and manage safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Multi-site management experience

Leadership skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Recruitment skills

Education

NVQ Level 5 in leadership and management

Job description

Job Description

Operations Manager / Responsible Individual - Children's Residential Care Homes
Bradford
Up to £75,000

I am recruiting for an Operations Manager to join a growing organisation that provides expert residential childcare for children and people across in the Bradford area.

The organisation has 1 open home, with plans for 2 other homes to open within the year.

Job Details:

• Operations Manager / RI
• Children's residential care homes, OFSTED regulated services
• Holding the RI registration for 1 open home, before becoming the RI for the 2 homes that are due to open
• Work alongside the Directors to ensure all services provide expert residential childcare
• Work alongside the Directors to support the growth of the organisation
• Lead on Recruitment, staff development, and supervision
• Lead on opening new services, implementing company policies and procedures
• Ensure all services are compliant with OFSTED, ensuring the managers of each home are safely managing each service
• Line manage Registered Managers
• Lead on safeguarding concerns
• All homes are solo, EBD services
• All homes are based in the Bradford area

Contract:

• Salary £60,000 - £75,000
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Flexibility on working from home / service

Requirements:

• Driving licence
• NVQ Level 5 in leadership and management
• Multi-site management experience
• Ideally, experience as either an Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Service Manager or RI
• Would consider experienced Registered Managers with a proven track record that are looking for the next step in their career

If this position sounds of interest, please click 'Apply'. One of the Vetro team will be in touch to talk about the role in more detail and your experience.

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