Job Description
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:
* Operational oversight of 3 children’s residential homes to begin with.
* Providing support across learning disability and complex care services
* Working closely with the Service Director to support quality and growth
* Supporting consistency, engagement, and staff development
* Being visible across services and involved in day-to-day operations
* Supporting with new service opening and growth across the region
Requirements:
* Strong Ofsted knowledge and understanding of regulations
* Must had multi-site experience
* Background in children’s services specifically in learning disabilities or complex needs
* Child-centred, energetic, and passionate about working with children
* Confident building strong working relationships at all levels
What’s on offer:
* Salary up to £65,000
* Bonus up to £10,000
* Car allowance
* Career progression as new homes open in the North
* Supportive, hands-on leadership team
Interview process:
* Informal introductory call with the Service Director
* Formal Teams interview with a panel of SLT
* 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.