Regional Operations Manager - Children Residential Care (Newton Aycliffe)

Role: Regional Operations Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £65,000, plus car allowance £5,000

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Note: No sponsorship for this job.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading the mobilisation of new services, ensuring deadlines are met and progress is tracked effectively.
• Driving quality improvements through insightful reporting on service outcomes.
• Managing and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional care and meet financial and operational goals.
• Acting as Responsible Individual for services when required, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
• Building strong relationships with external stakeholders including Ofsted, social workers, and local authorities.
• Championing our values and embedding our vision and purpose into every aspect of service delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership and service development.
• A compassionate leader who inspires teams to deliver outstanding care.
• Experience in children’s residential care and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• A collaborative mindset, working closely with clinical, education, and outdoor teams to ensure holistic care.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and development.

Why Join Us?

• Salary: £65,000 per annum, plus a £5,000 car allowance
• Annual Leave: 35 days, with additional days awarded at 2 and 5 years of continuous service
• Flexibility: 40-hour workweek (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) with occasional flexibility required
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Medicash plan, 24/7 GP access, cashback on optical and dental treatments, and gym discounts
• Recognition & Rewards: £1,000 referral bonuses and monthly Wilderness Heroes awards
• Financial Security: Pension contributions and life assurance (2x salary)
• Discounts: High street savings, leisure perks, and tailored local discounts

Please Apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878. Between 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday

Email us on team.admin@medicopartners.com for assistance with this job.