Responsible Individual / Operations Manager

Responsible Individual / Operations Manager
Pay: £65,000-£70,000 (flexible depending on experience)

Location: Darlington

Our client, a small but ambitious care organisation in the North East, is looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join their team as a Responsible Individual/Operations Manager. This pivotal role sits between the Board of Directors and the Registered Managers of both an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) and a Children's Residential Home.

You will work closely with the Director , overseeing day-to-day operations of both services. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where your input and expertise will directly shape the organisation's future.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you're looking for, more information about the role is below.

Benefits:

• Therapeutic organisation
• Supportive and values-driven management team
• Small, family-feel organisation where your voice makes a difference
• Opportunity to help shape growth, including the development of a second residential home
• 25 days leave + 8 Bank Holidays + 2 additional days
• Hybrid working
• Flexible, collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support the Registered Managers of both the IFA and Children's Residential Home
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (Ofsted) and uphold the organisation's model of care
• Provide guidance, supervision, and empowerment to managers to help them deliver the highest quality outcomes for children and young people
• Contribute to service development, including playing a key role in the service's expansion plans
• Maintain strong working relationships with foster carers, staff, and external stakeholders
• Oversee the day to day operations of both services

Requirements:

• Strong management/leadership experience within children's social care (IFA, residential, or related setting)
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to empower and support managers
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, policies and procedures
• A values-driven approach, aligned with the organisation's ethos and model of care
• Flexibility to travel to the children's home and head office as required

This role will fill up quickly so don't delay your application!

How to Apply:

If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site.

If this role is not the right fit for you, but you know someone who would be interested, we offer a referral fee of £200. Help make a friend happy and earn some extra cash for yourself. If you would like to have a conversation about other roles, please reach and connect with me, Madison Sable, on Linkedin.

NonStop Care offers a dedicated consultant who will be your one point of contact, providing you with the support and guidance you need throughout the recruitment process and beyond. We also offer a CV review service, interview advice and preparation, ensuring you have all the tools you need to succeed in securing this exciting opportunity.