Operations Manager - Children's Residential Services

Operations Manager - Children's Residential Services, We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead a growing cluster of children's residential homes in the Lincolnshire area.

Who are we?
We are one of the UK's leading providers of education and support for children and adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Our specialist schools and adult provisions offer award-winning care and education. We are independent, which we believe helps us achieve and maintain the very highest standards of care. The Kisimul team is made up of dynamic and resilient teams whose focus is on helping those we support live their best life.

What will I be doing?

This role is critical in ensuring that the quality standards are exceeded and you will have direct responsibility for the children's homes in your area, ensuring that there is sufficient oversight to ensure that each service is working in line with regulatory requirements whilst being able to identify and deliver opportunities for change, improvement and scope, plan and manage change.

You will contribute to the development and growth of our children's homes, aligning services and setting the strategic priorities for the organisation.

You will also support the registered managers and hold the lead responsibility for management, support and direction of the service in line with Kisimul values.

• Level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification in child/adult care/support


• At least 2 years significant management/supervisory experience in multisite settings


• Proven experience, at least 4 years, of working effectively with people with learning disabilities and/or special needs.


• A good knowledge of the Quality Standards, relevant statutory regulations and how they apply within the working practice, including the inspection process.


• Knowledge of Children Act 1989, Guidance & Regulations


Anything else?

• Ambition, not just for yourself but for your team and most importantly the young people we support


• Creativity - testing the boundaries and doing things differently, it may not always work but we welcome you try


• Passion - we want you to love what you do
  
  In return for your hard work and dedication here are just a few of the fantastic benefits Kisimul offers:


• Fantastic Refer a Friend Scheme


• Blue Light Card offering discounts in over 15,000 stores and restaurants


• Generous holiday allowance


• Life Assurance


• Fully funded DBS checks


• Fully funded qualifications


• Clear career pathways for development in your chosen area


• Pension Scheme


• 'The Village' reward gateway - give and receive thanks and rewards


If you would be interested in supporting our young people to live a life that is motivating and meaningful for them please contact us.

What you can expect from us:

• A bespoke training package in the delivery of therapeutically informed care and education, this will include training from our highly skilled therapeutic teams


• Ongoing continued professional development through clear pathways for progression


• To be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to learn from your colleagues, working together to enhance young people's lives.


• Support from Service Development Practitioners who provide in service training, coaching and mentoring.


• Opportunity to work in a specialist environment, with access to great facilities such an onsite pool, gym and playground.