Regional Operations Manager Childrens Residential Care

Driving Excellence in Residential Childcare

Are you an experienced leader in children's residential care looking to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where leadership, collaboration, and innovation are key?

At Wilderness Way, we provide outstanding care and support to children with complex needs. We're seeking a Regional Operations Manager with proven experience in residential childcare to lead the mobilisation of new services and drive quality improvements across our region.

• Leading the mobilisation of new residential homes, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Driving continuous improvement through data-led reporting and service evaluation.
• Managing and mentoring operational teams to deliver exceptional care and meet financial and regulatory goals.
• Acting as Responsible Individual when required, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted and other statutory regulations.
• Building strong relationships with external stakeholders including Ofsted, social workers, and commissioning teams.
• Embedding our values and vision into every aspect of service delivery.

• Essential :
  Significant experience in children's residential care, ideally in a leadership or service development role.

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