Regional Operations Manager- Children's Residential

Job Introduction

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK. 
 
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care to young people? We're seeking a dynamic Regional Operations Manager to be part of our senior management team to lead our group of children's homes. This is the perfect opportunity for a driven, motivated, and highly professional registered manager who is seeking to make a move into a senior management role. Alternatively, you could be a competent area or regional manager who is looking to work for a forward-thinking provider.

As a Regional Operations Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic operational leadership, ensuring high-quality care and compliance.
• Achieve and maintain Responsible Individual status.
• Drive performance, achieve Ofsted Outstanding/Good ratings, and ensure financial viability.
• Lead on safeguarding, statutory compliance, and risk management.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Develop and support a high-performing staff team.

If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team.

What we’re looking for from you:

• You have a minimum of 2 years experience of managing an Ofsted home that carries a rating of good or above. 
• Proven experience in operational management within children's residential care, with the ability to effectively lead teams and influence them.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s home regulations and legislation, Ofsted standards and a good understanding of children’s safeguarding.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and financial management skills.
• A track record of achieving positive outcomes for young people.
• Experience of achieving and maintaining Responsible Individual Status.
• A recognised social work qualification or a professional qualification relevant to working with children at least to level 4. 
• You also hold your QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services or be willing to undertake this qualification as part of the role.
• You hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle 

Why work for us? 

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts! 
• Real Living Wage employer 
• Competitive pay rates 
• Christmas bonus 
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme  
• Financial wellbeing service 
• Life Assurance 
• Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities 
• Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. 
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. 
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support. 
• Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together. 
• Supportive management and senior leaders. 

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