Operations Manager – Children’s Residential Services
Location: Preston and surrounding areas
Salary: Up to £65,000 + bonuses of up to £10,000 + car allowance
Are you a multi-site registered manager looking for a next step?
Are you a regional manager who want to help grow and build a region?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to join a new growing division in the North West supporting operations and new children’s residential services as they expand. This is a newly created role to support expansion and provide additional operational cover as new homes open in the region.
Key responsibilities:
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Operational oversight of 3 children’s residential homes to begin with.
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Providing support across learning disability and complex care services
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Working closely with the Service Director to support quality and growth
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Supporting consistency, engagement, and staff development
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Being visible across services and involved in day-to-day operations
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Supporting with new service opening and growth across the region
Requirements:
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Strong Ofsted knowledge and understanding of regulations
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Must had multi-site experience
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Background in children’s services specifically in learning disabilities or complex needs
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Child-centred, energetic, and passionate about working with children
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Confident building strong working relationships at all levels
What’s on offer:
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Salary up to £65,000
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Bonus up to £10,000
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Car allowance
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Career progression as new homes open in the North
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Supportive, hands-on leadership team
Interview process:
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Informal introductory call with the Service Director
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Formal Teams interview with a panel of SLT
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Site visit to meet the staff and children
Contact Details:
To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Jordanna Osborn at 02394211147 or josborn@compassltd.co.uk
Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
