Children's Home Regional Operations Manager


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£70,000 to £80,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DN8
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Children’s Residential Regional Manager (1-3 Homes)

Location: Doncaster DN8

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per year

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 10% KPI-linked annual bonus scheme

• Annual car allowance up to £6,000

• Additional leave

• Company events

• Company pension

• Free or subsidised travel

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Profit sharing

• Remote work available on an agreed basis

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within residential childcare

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading and developing managers

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

• Proven track record of achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted inspection outcomes

• Experience managing multiple sites within children’s social care

• Full UK Driving Licence required

• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

• Proven ability to manage budgets and operational performance effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership across residential childcare services to ensure high standards of care and support

• Support and develop geographically dispersed services across Doncaster, Barnsley, Lincoln, and surrounding areas

• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders to promote services and maximise occupancy and growth opportunities

• Coach, support, and develop senior managers to enhance team performance and service delivery

• Hold Responsible Individual (RI) accountability across the region

• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities and regulatory compliance remain central to service delivery

• Monitor and manage budgets, identifying efficiencies and implementing improvements where required

• Support the development and expansion of existing and new services

• Maintain a child-centred approach focused on improving outcomes and life chances for children and young people

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.

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