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Operations Manager - Children Residential

Job in West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, KA23, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Virtual Bridges
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Healthcare Management, Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Operations Manager - Children's Residential Care

Location:

Merseyside

Salary: from £70,000 per annum + benefits

Are you an experienced senior leader within children's residential care looking for your next strategic challenge?

We are working in exclusive partnership with a well-established children's residential care provider to recruit an Operations Manager for their growing service in Merseyside.

The Opportunity

As Operations Manager, you will provide strategic and operational oversight across a group of children's residential homes, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and performance. You will play a pivotal role in driving quality, supporting Registered Managers, and contributing to the organisation's continued development and expansion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader who is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and performance management to Registered Managers
  • Drive compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations
  • Monitor and improve quality standards across services
  • Lead on safeguarding, risk management, and continuous improvement
  • Support occupancy growth and business development objectives
  • Develop and mentor management teams
  • Ensure services consistently deliver outstanding care and outcomes
About You
  • Proven senior leadership experience within children's residential care
  • Strong working knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory standards
  • Track record of managing multiple homes/services
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children & Young People) or equivalent
  • Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer
  • Salary starting from £70,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
  • Opportunity to join a progressive and expanding organisation
  • Supportive senior leadership team
  • Real opportunity to shape and influence service delivery

If you feel you have the right experience, attributes and values to join, apply today and Brook Street Social Care will arrange a confidential call with you.

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