Regional Operations Manager Leeds to Leicester Region
3 Days Old
Covering Leeds to Leicester Region Salary:
£58,000 per annum Hours:
37.5 hours per week Sector:
Children's Residential Care (OFSTED) About the Role We are seeking an experienced, values-driven
Regional Operations Manager
to join our Children's Residential Care Division, supporting services for children and young people aged
8-17 years . This is a pivotal senior leadership role, providing
parachute operational support
to Registered Managers and homes across the region. You will play a key role in ensuring services operate safely, compliantly, and therapeutically, while driving continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children. The role includes delivering audits, coaching and mentoring leaders, providing interim management cover where required, and supporting staff teams to maintain
safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environments . Key Responsibilities Operational & Regional Leadership Provide regional oversight across multiple children's residential homes. Deliver
parachute support
to Registered Managers when additional capacity or expertise is required. Provide
interim management cover
in homes without a Registered Manager. Support services through periods of change, development, or improvement. Quality Assurance & Compliance Conduct regular
audits, quality reviews, and compliance checks . Ensure homes meet and exceed
Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and OFSTED requirements . Support homes through OFSTED inspections, action planning, and post-inspection improvement. Monitor safeguarding, incidents, and risk management processes. Coaching, Mentoring & Development Coach and mentor Registered Managers, Deputies, and senior staff. Promote best practice, reflective supervision, and leadership development. Embed a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. Safeguarding & Therapeutic Care Ensure children are supported in
safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments . Champion safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and child-centred care. Promote positive behaviour support and emotionally intelligent leadership. Essential Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
(or equivalent) -
essential Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle Right to work in the UK Essential Experience Significant senior leadership experience within
children's residential care Experience overseeing or supporting
multiple OFSTED-registered homes Strong working knowledge of: Children's Homes Regulations & Quality Standards OFSTED inspection frameworks Safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance Experience providing
interim, turnaround, or improvement support
to services Key Skills & Competencies Strong operational and strategic leadership skills Confident decision-maker with high professional integrity Excellent coaching, mentoring, and people-development capability Strong audit, compliance, and quality-assurance skills Ability to work autonomously across a large geographical region Child-focused, resilient, and values-led approach What We Offer Competitive salary of
£58,000 37.5-hour working week Senior leadership role with autonomy and influence Opportunity to make a
real impact across multiple children's services Supportive, values-driven organisation committed to quality and safeguarding
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Management
