Head of Operations Children Services

We are looking to recruit a Head of Operations for a Children Services organisation operating in South East London and Essex.

The Head of Operations will have overall management and responsibility for the organisation's residential children’s homes, supported accommodation and residential family assessment centres. The role demands strong leadership and operational expertise to ensure high-quality services and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Head of Operations will be instrumental to the Leadership Team and will play a key lead role in the strategic expansion of the organisation within the next five to ten years.

The Head of Operations will ensure the highest possible standards of care, quality, compliance and professionalism are embedded throughout the operation. They will be able to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously. They must be collaborative, with the ability to build strong and sustainable relationships at all levels of the organisation.

The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors and must be comfortable in the role of the company figurehead and leader, promoting aspirations, goals and achievements to all employees and key stakeholders.

• A sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with the residential care of young people. This will include Children’s’ Homes Regulations, Residential Family Centres, Health and Safety legislation etc.
• Social Worker Degree/Equivalent. The role holder must have completed the full registration process and declared fit by Ofsted for each assignment to our services.
• Proven people management skills within a residential setting, including motivating, directing and delegating.
• Proven organisational and financial management skills.
• Significant experience within leadership role in a multi-site organisation.
• A strong background of successful residential children’s home management is essential, preferably with knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
• Achieved Good or Outstanding judgements in previous settings under their leadership.

The position is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Refresh Recruitment does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License

Title: Head of Operations Children Services

Location: South East London

Salary: £75-95K + Bonus DOE

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