We are looking for a Children's Residential Operations Manager to work with the Service Director (who is the RI), to support our amazing children and young people with their own needs, desires and dreams to reach their personal best.
ROC Northwest part of the CareTech Family 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).
3,000 welcome bonus & £3,600 car allowance.
~£10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus
~ As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company.
~ Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business.
~Wellbeing Programme
~ Recommend a Friend scheme
~ Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
~ Long Service Awards
As the Operations Manager, you will oversee and manage the residential services within the North West region. You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative standards while managing to a budget and maintaining high standards of leadership and management. Working closely with your management colleagues, you will strive to provide the highest quality care for children and achieve excellent care outcomes. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that our homes deliver outstanding services, are staffed by trained professionals, remain within budget, foster nurturing environments, and serve as a home away from home for vulnerable young people. It's worth noting that all homes within Inspire are rated 'Good or Above' by Ofsted.
Provide line management support and supervision to Home Managers.
Ensure adherence to organisational policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
Lead on safeguarding matters, ensuring the safety of all children and staff.
Establish and maintain effective placement plans, risk assessments, and healthcare plans.
Conduct training needs analysis and participate in the ROC training program.
Senior management experience within the Children's Residential care sector.
Experience working with children and young people in residential settings.
Knowledge of equality, anti-discrimination policies, legislation, compliance, and best practice initiatives.
As part of the CareTech family, To be part of the most exciting Children's care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support.
• They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.
• As one of Europe’s largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects.
CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!