Regional Operations Manager

Our client is looking for a strategic leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care to young people. The Regional Operations Manager will join the senior management team and lead a group of children's homes across Wiltshire and the South West. It's an exciting time to join, with new homes and services opening in the region. The role suits a driven, highly professional Registered Manager ready to step up into senior management. It would equally suit an experienced Area or Regional Manager looking to join a forward-thinking provider. You will:

• provide strategic operational leadership, ensuring high-quality care and compliance
• achieve and maintain Responsible Individual status
• drive performance, achieve Good/Outstanding Ofsted ratings and ensure financial viability
• lead on safeguarding, statutory compliance and risk management
• build strong relationships with local authorities and stakeholders
• develop and support a high-performing staff team
  
  Qualifications Required: A recognised social work qualification, or a professional qualification relevant to working with children at Level 4 or above. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to undertake this as part of the role). Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Experience Required: At least 2 years managing an Ofsted-registered setting rated Good or above. Proven operational management experience in children's residential care, experience of supported accommodation services, and experience of achieving and maintaining Responsible Individual status.,
• strong knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted standards and children's safeguarding
• the ability to lead and influence teams effectively
• excellent leadership, communication and financial management skills
• a track record of achieving positive outcomes for young people
  
  Company type/size: One of the UK's most innovative providers of residential care and education for young people
Other services: Education Why this home & company: Progression: Ongoing training and professional development, with high-quality CPD opportunities Training / qualifications: Comprehensive induction, including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing and a local induction period. There is face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues, and the Level 5 can be completed as part of the role. Benefits: £12,000 joining bonus (paid in three instalments: on joining, after probation and after 12 months), annual 10% bonus opportunity, competitive pay, Real Living Wage employer, new maternity pay scheme, Tastecard, Blue Light Card and MyGym discounts, generous refer-a-friend scheme, financial wellbeing service, life assurance and a free, confidential employee assistance programme Ethos: Helping young people believe in themselves, celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them Culture: Supportive management and senior leaders, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and a genuine "we're in this together" approach Sponsorship is not available.