Job Description
Operations Manager – Specialist Children’s Residential Services
Salary: Up to £68,120 per annum (car allowance flexibility available)
Location: North East (with some short-term North West crossover)
Full-Time, Permanent
Remit
Compass Associates are proud to be partnering with a leading children’s residential provider as they continue significant expansion across the North East.
The organisation has opened 9 homes in the region this year, with a target of 17 by March 2026. All services provide solo placements for children with complex needs and trauma, supported by an in-house clinical and therapeutic team.
We are seeking a driven and experienced Operations Manager to lead a regional cluster of homes, ensuring compliance, quality, and outstanding outcomes.
The Role
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Operations Manager will be responsible for the effective running of around 10 homes, each offering single-occupancy placements.
You will directly line manage 5 Registered Managers, each overseeing 2 homes, and provide leadership across a workforce of around 60 staff. The patch spans approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes end-to-end.
Key responsibilitie...