Assistant Director of OperationsLocation: Hybrid - Central Office (Denbighshire, North Wales) residential services and home-based workingHours: Full Time, 40 hours, PermanentSalary: £85,000 - £90,000Reports to: Director of OperationsYoung Foundations is seeking a strategic and values‑driven Assistant Director of Operations to support the leadership and performance of our residential services for children, young people and adults across England, Wales and Scotland.This is a senior operational leadership role, supporting the Director of Operations in delivering high‑quality, compliant and person‑centred services. You will play a vital part in shaping organisational strategy, maintaining regulatory excellence and ensuring strong outcomes for those we support.About Young FoundationsYoung Foundations is a specialist organisation dedicated to providing high‑quality residential care and specialist education for children, young people and adults with complex needs—including autism, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions.With services across England, Scotland, and Wales, we create supportive, therapeutic environments where every individual is valued and empowered to achieve positive outcomes. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a team that prioritises compassion, excellence, and personal growth, we would love to hear from you.The RoleDeputising for the Director of Operations as requiredProviding leadership and line management for Registered Managers and multidisciplinary teamsActing as Responsible / Nominated Individual for allocated servicesSupporting regulatory compliance with Ofsted, Care Inspectorate Wales, Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate ScotlandDriving continuous improvement, quality assurance and safeguarding excellencePositively contributing to business growth by maintaining stable staff teams enabling more placements where appropriate.Contributing to performance improvement while ensuring services remain values‑driven and person‑centred.About YouYou will be a senior leader with:Proven experience within children’s residential care and extensive experience in health and social care, with a strong background supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.A recognised leadership qualification (Level 5 or equivalent) and commitment to continuing professional development.Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulation and statutory frameworksProven experience of leading change, improving performance and developing servicesExcellent communication skills and skilled in relationship‑building at a variety of levels with key stakeholdersStrong evidence-based decision-making skills in line with Young Foundations values and policiesExperience in developing robust and stable staff teamsWhy Join Young Foundations?Opportunity to influence and shape high‑quality servicesValues‑led organisation focused on positive outcomesSupportive senior leadership teamCareer development within a growing organisation