Business Childcare Operations Manager

Location : Newton Aycliffe

Contract : Permanent

Salary : £65,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance

️ Closing Date : Wednesday 1 October 2025

Tasks

Leading the mobilisation of new services, ensuring deadlines are met and progress is effectively tracked

Driving quality improvements by delivering insightful reports on service outcomes

Managing and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional care while meeting financial and operational goals

Acting as Responsible Individual when required, ensuring services are fully compliant with all statutory and regulatory standards

Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including Ofsted, social workers, and local authorities

Championing our values and ensuring our vision and purpose are embedded in every aspect of service delivery

Requirements

A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership and service development

A compassionate and inspiring leader with experience in children’s residential care

Deep knowledge of children’s social care regulations and frameworks

A collaborative mindset, able to work across clinical, education, and outdoor teams

A commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and professional development

Valid Passport copy

Enhanced DBS

Sharecode Right to work(If you are not a British passport holder)

No sponsorship provided

Benefits

Competitive Salary : £65,000 + £5,000 car allowance

Generous Annual Leave : 35 days (with additional days after 2 and 5 years’ service)

Work-Life Balance : 40-hour week (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) with some flexibility

Health & Wellbeing :

• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash plan
• 24 / 7 GP access
• Cashback on optical and dental care
• Gym discounts

Recognition & Rewards :

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Make a Real Impact

Join a team that believes in the power of safe, nurturing environments to change lives. Be part of something extraordinary — where your leadership directly shapes the future of children and young people.

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