Children's Residential Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 to £78,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Greater Manchester, North West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Premier Care Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced Operations Manager to oversee our 3 warm and welcoming children’s residential homes for young people aged 7-18 across Greater Manchester. We have recently acquired a further 2 homes so this is an exciting time to join us and make a significant contribution to our future operations, your role will be to support our existing Registed Managers already in post.
Must be a confident leader and able to inspire Home Managers and their teams to deliver consistent, high-quality care that meets and exceeds Ofsted standards. If you are currently an experienced Dual Registered Manager with a minimum of 3 years' experience, or currently working within an operational position within residential care then this could be the opportunity for you. Please note you must have multi site experience to be considered for this position.
We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organisation offering therapeutic residential care for children and young people with challenging behaviours, autism and ADHD. The company is a small care group with a strong commitment to quality and growth. With ambitious expansion plans, you will be joining a growing network of homes with excellent infrastructure and a passionate leadership team who collectively have over 30 years experience in residential care and healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee the daily operations of multiple children’s homes, ensuring adherence to Ofsted regulations and Children’s Home Regulations.
· To register over the homes as the responsible individual.
· Ensure that all homes offer a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people, addressing their emotional, social, and developmental needs.
· Lead, support, and develop Registered Managers and staff teams, ensuring they receive the necessary training, guidance, and motivation to provide high-quality care.
· Implement and oversee policies, procedures, and quality assurance frameworks to uphold high standards of care and operational efficiency.
· Ensure effective safeguarding procedures are in place and followed, consistently promoting the welfare of children and young people.
· Manage budgets and financial resources effectively, ensuring cost-efficient service delivery without sacrificing quality.
· Develop and sustain strong partnerships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
· Support inspections, complete audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring the homes meet and surpass regulatory expectations.
· Identify and implement service improvements, adopting best practices and innovative approaches to enhance care quality.
· Respond to crisis situations and serious incidents, providing leadership and resolution strategies as needed.
· Support on-call and out-of-hours support.
Requirements
· Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
· Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a children’s residential care setting or a registered manager with multi-site experience.
· Strong knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations, Ofsted standards, and safeguarding procedures.
· Excellent leadership, management, and team-building skills.
· Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, children, and external agencies.
· A commitment to promoting the well-being and development of children and young people.
· Full UK driving licence (desirable but may be required depending on location and responsibilities).
Salary for this position will be up to £78,000 OTE per annum including bonuses(basic will be £55-60 dependant on experience) plus lots of other benefits including;
· Regular salary reviews and bonuses related to quality and performance (to be discussed at interview)
· Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
· Supportive work environment with a focus on staff well-being.
· Pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and additional benefits.
· Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
If you are a passionate and dedicated professional seeking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Must be a confident leader and able to inspire Home Managers and their teams to deliver consistent, high-quality care that meets and exceeds Ofsted standards. If you are currently an experienced Dual Registered Manager with a minimum of 3 years' experience, or currently working within an operational position within residential care then this could be the opportunity for you. Please note you must have multi site experience to be considered for this position.
We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organisation offering therapeutic residential care for children and young people with challenging behaviours, autism and ADHD. The company is a small care group with a strong commitment to quality and growth. With ambitious expansion plans, you will be joining a growing network of homes with excellent infrastructure and a passionate leadership team who collectively have over 30 years experience in residential care and healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee the daily operations of multiple children’s homes, ensuring adherence to Ofsted regulations and Children’s Home Regulations.
· To register over the homes as the responsible individual.
· Ensure that all homes offer a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people, addressing their emotional, social, and developmental needs.
· Lead, support, and develop Registered Managers and staff teams, ensuring they receive the necessary training, guidance, and motivation to provide high-quality care.
· Implement and oversee policies, procedures, and quality assurance frameworks to uphold high standards of care and operational efficiency.
· Ensure effective safeguarding procedures are in place and followed, consistently promoting the welfare of children and young people.
· Manage budgets and financial resources effectively, ensuring cost-efficient service delivery without sacrificing quality.
· Develop and sustain strong partnerships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
· Support inspections, complete audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring the homes meet and surpass regulatory expectations.
· Identify and implement service improvements, adopting best practices and innovative approaches to enhance care quality.
· Respond to crisis situations and serious incidents, providing leadership and resolution strategies as needed.
· Support on-call and out-of-hours support.
Requirements
· Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
· Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a children’s residential care setting or a registered manager with multi-site experience.
· Strong knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations, Ofsted standards, and safeguarding procedures.
· Excellent leadership, management, and team-building skills.
· Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, children, and external agencies.
· A commitment to promoting the well-being and development of children and young people.
· Full UK driving licence (desirable but may be required depending on location and responsibilities).
Salary for this position will be up to £78,000 OTE per annum including bonuses(basic will be £55-60 dependant on experience) plus lots of other benefits including;
· Regular salary reviews and bonuses related to quality and performance (to be discussed at interview)
· Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
· Supportive work environment with a focus on staff well-being.
· Pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and additional benefits.
· Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
If you are a passionate and dedicated professional seeking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.