Mobilisation Operations Manager – Children’s Residential care
North East England
£65,000 + £5000 Car Allowance
Requirements
* Experience as a Registered Manager or regional-level operator in children's residential care services.
* A proven track record of achieving at least ‘Good’ ratings in Ofsted or CQC inspections.
* A Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
* A valid UK driving licence.
Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a respected and well-established provider of residential care services for children who have experienced trauma and are in crisis. We’re seeking a Mobilisation Operations Manager to drive the growth of a cluster of new children's homes, working alongside a dedicated senior leadership team and ensuring they’re delivered to the highest standards of care, safety, and compliance.
The Role
As Mobilisation Operations Manager, you’ll take the lead in ensuring the successful day-to-day operation of 2-3 registrations across multiple sites, which are all in earlier stages of development. Reporting to the Regional Director, you’ll be responsible for recruitment and registration to ensure that these homes will deliver safe, high-quality care.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Leading on the planning and delivery of new services across multiple locations
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Conducting regular quality audits and tracking service improvements
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Building and maintaining strong partnerships with local authorities
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a confident and capable multi-site operator with a strong background in children’s residential care. You’ll need prior experience as either a Registered Manager or Operations Manager within the children’s social care sector, and a solid track record of leading services to achieve ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings.
You’ll also need to be:
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Commercially aware, with experience managing occupancy and agency usage
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Skilled in stakeholder engagement, particularly with local authorities
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A strong, compassionate leader who can inspire and support Registered Managers
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Aligned with innovative practice—our client is rolling out a pioneering multi-building home model that offers a fresh and flexible approach to residential care
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who’s ready to make a real impact and contribute to the long-term growth and success of an ambitious and child-focused organisation.
Interview Process
Stage 1: Introductory Teams call with the Regional Director
Stage 2: In-person interview with the Regional Director and senior leadership team
RECOMMENDATIONS
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 of John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
CONTACT DETAILS
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity or would like to request a full job description, please contact Rory Birch