Operations Manager - Childrens Residential

What You’ll Do:

• Inspire Leadership: Mentor and support your team of Registered Managers, driving exceptional care and positive outcomes for children.
  
• Deliver Excellence: Ensure outstanding care is consistently provided while meeting financial and operational goals.
  
• Collaborate: Work directly with our Commissioning and Placements Partners and external agencies to tailor care to each child’s needs.
  
• Empower Teams: Promote our Mission, Vision and Values, coaching managers to achieve their best while maintaining a child -first focus.
  
• Drive Performance: Use data to monitor and report on service success, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
  

Why Join Us?

• Salary: Up to £68,120 (discussed based on experience and qualifications).
  
• Annual Leave: 35 days, with extra days for continuous service at 2 and 5 years.
  
• Flexibility: 40 -hour workweek (Monday to Friday, 9am -5pm) with the occasional need for flexibility.
  
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Medicash plan, 24/7 GP access, cashback on optical/dental treatments, and gym discounts.
  
• Recognition & Rewards: Bonuses for referrals (£1,000 per successful referral) and monthly Wilderness Heroes awards.
  
• Financial Security: Pension contributions and life assurance (2x salary).
  
• Discounts: High street savings, leisure perks, and tailored local discounts.
  

A Culture of Growth:

• Opportunities to develop through coaching, industry -recognised qualifications, and career progression pathways.
  
• Be part of an innovative organisation, leading in therapeutic and assessment -based residential care.
  
• A workplace driven by Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect, and Empathy—where your voice matters.
  

What We’re looking for:

• Experience: At least 6 years working with children with challenging behaviours in residential settings, and 4 years in leadership.
  
• Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services.
  
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong knowledge of Ofsted, safeguarding, and child protection legislation.
  
• Operational Excellence: Proven ability to manage budgets, implement policies, and meet organisational goals.
  
• Leadership Skills: A collaborative, inspiring approach to coaching and mentoring your team.
  
• Commitment to Children: Passionate about making a difference, with a child -focused, problem -solving mindset.
  
• Flexibility & Mobility: A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across our services.