Job Description
ROC Northwest, part of the CareTech Family offers residential care and education for SEMH (social, emotional, mental health) children and young people, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Learning and Physical Disabilities, as well as other complex needs associated with trauma and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences).
We are looking for Operations Manager to support our amazing children and young people with their own needs, desires and dreams to reach their personal best.
What We Offer
- £65,000 per annum DOE.
- £3,000 welcome bonus paid on passing probation.
- £3,600 car allowance.
- £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus .
- As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company.
- Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business.
- Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Service
- Wellbeing Programme
- Recommend a Friend scheme
- Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
- Long Service Awards
About the Role
The Operations Manager has responsibility for the oversite and management of services within an identified region. This includes the quality assurance of all statutory and legislative standards pertaining to operational compliance and high quality care for children.
The overall focus is to maintain stability, develop outstanding services with professionally trained staff, and to attain financial viability to secure growth with an aim of securing excellent outcomes for our young people.
In your new role you will:
- Ensure the operational management of the delivery of care and services including the environments.
- Provide Line Management support and supervision to Home Managers.
- Where there is a Home Manager absence/vacancy, to provide appropriate management support as necessary to ensure consistency of operations.
- Work in conjunction with other members of the ROC Northwest Senior Management team as well as with the wider Caretech Management team, in support the quality of service delivery across the whole group.
- Ensure that each children's home under your responsibility meet and exceeds the standards and expectations contained in its Statement of Purpose as well as fully complying with Ofsted requirements and recommendations.
- Lead on all safeguarding matters. Ensure the safety of all children and staff, and that safeguarding practice, procedures and recording meet all current requirements and expectations.
- Work with the Service Director and Referrals to meet agreed admissions and placement targets.
Essential Experience:
- At least 5 years at management level within the children's care sector - exceptional Registered Managers looking to progress will be considered.
- Level 5 Leadership and Management for Care Services.
- Proven good track record with Ofsted.
Why ROC Northwest?
• As part of the CareTech family, to be part of the most exciting Children's care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support.
• All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.
• A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do.
• As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects.
CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.
If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
