Regional Operations Manager – Children’s Residential Services (Complex Trauma)
South West Region
Salary: Up to £67,000 + Car Allowance + Performance Bonuses
Are you a senior leader in children’s residential care who is driven by the desire to create safe, nurturing, trauma-informed environments where young people can truly thrive?
Do you have the strategic oversight, emotional intelligence, and regulatory expertise to inspire teams and lead multiple services to excellence?
We are seeking an exceptional Regional Operations Manager to take operational responsibility for five specialist children’s homes across the South West. These services support children and young people with experiences of complex trauma, and we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care, therapeutic practice, and stability.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a growing, values-led organisation that invests heavily in its people and champions high-quality, child-centred practice.
About the Role
As our Regional Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal part in shaping, influencing, and developing the culture and performance of our homes. You’ll provide inspirational leadership to Registered Managers, ensuring each service is well-led, financially sound, compliant with regulations, and truly responsive to the needs of the children.
You will be a visible, approachable, and proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who can balance operational oversight with a commitment to the wellbeing of both staff and young people.
Why This Role?
* Competitive salary up to £67,000
* Car allowance to support travel across the region
* Range of performance-based bonuses recognising outstanding leadership and outcomes
* Hybrid Working
* Exceptional training and development, including the opportunity to work towards Level 7 qualifications
* A supportive, progressive organisation with strong values and a collaborative senior leadership team
* Clear opportunities for future progression as our organisation grows
To excel in this role, you will bring:
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a role directly relevant to the residential care of children
* At least 2 years’ experience managing managers within children’s services
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare ( Desirable – we welcome experienced leaders who haven’t yet achieved this and will support you to complete it)
* A strong track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings in your recent inspections
* Robust safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to challenge and inspire
* A passion for trauma-informed care and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
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.