Operations Manager Children's Residential - Preston & North West
Salary £60,000 DOE + Car or Car Allowance (£330 per month) plus £5000 plus Welcome Bonus
ROC Northwest offers residential care and education for SEMH (social, emotional, mental health) children and young people, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Learning and Physical Disabilities, as well as other complex needs associated with trauma and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences).
ROC Northwest is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.
We are embarking on a significant period of growth in line with our ambitious plans and at the absolute core of our business, is our commitment to supporting our amazing children and young people with their own needs, desires and dreams to reach their personal best.
About the Role
The Operations Manager has responsibility for the oversite and management of services within an identified region. This includes the quality assurance of all statutory and legislative standards pertaining to operational compliance and high quality care for children.
The overall focus is to maintain stability, develop outstanding services with professionally trained staff, and to attain financial viability to secure growth with an aim of securing excellent outcomes for our young people.
In your new role you will:
* Ensure the operational management of the delivery of care and services including the environments.
* Provide Line Management support and supervision to Home Managers.
* Where there is a Home Manager absence/vacancy, to provide appropriate management support as necessary to ensure consistency of operations.
* Work in conjunction with other members of the ROC Northwest Senior Management team as well as with the wider Caretech Management team, in support the quality of service delivery across the whole group.
* Ensure that each children’s home under your responsibility meet and exceeds the standards and expectations contained in its Statement of Purpose as well as fully complying with Ofsted requirements and recommendations.
* Lead on all safeguarding matters. Ensure the safety of all children and staff, and that safeguarding practice, procedures and recording meet all current requirements and expectations.
* Work with the Service Director and Referrals to meet agreed admissions and placement targets.
Essential Experience:
* At least 5 years at management level within the children's care sector – exceptional Registered Managers looking to progress will be considered.
* Level 5 Leadership and Management for Care Services.
* Proven good track record with Ofsted.