Responsible Individual / Operations Manager

Nightingale Hammerson; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Derby seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee two sites focused on residential care for young people aged 11 to 18 facing various challenges. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional standards of care while providing a supportive and positive environment for staff and residents. This role demands strong leadership, extensive knowledge of child care regulations, and a commitment to fostering a safe and fulfilling space for children and young people.

Benefits

Pension

Performance bonus

Career progression opportunity

Supportive working environment

Access to wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Home Responsible Individual or Registered Manager.
• Strong understanding of the Social Care Common Inspection Framework.
• Knowledge of laws and practices relating to looked-after children.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two sites ensuring the highest standards of care.
• Lead operations for residential care services for children aged 11-18.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Understanding of Social Care Framework

Knowledge of Laws and Practices

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

We are supporting a group of childrens services in Derby, providing residential care services for young people aged between 11 and 18 years, focusing on children and young people presenting Behavioural, Emotional, Social, and Educational difficulties, supporting them to thrive, and fulfill their potential in a loving and safe environment.

We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager/Responsible Individual to oversee two sites, leading to ensure the highest standards of care

Applicants must: -

- Have experience as a Children's Home Responsible Individual or Registered Manager
- Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent) for Residential Childcare
- Have a strong understanding of the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) for children’s homes and extensive knowledge of laws and practices relating to looked-after children

Aswell as a generous and competitive salary, additional benefits include pension, performance bonus, career progression opportunity, supportive working environment and access to wellbeing services.
For more information about this or any other vacancies available through RB Social Care, give us a call and we'll be happy to help.

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be a driver with own vehicle.

Salary / Benefits:£60-70k + pension, performance bonus, career progression opportunity, supportive working environment