Regional Operations Manager - Children''s Residential Care (Ages 8-17)Location: Covering Leeds to Leicester Region Salary: 58,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Sector: Children''s Residential Care (OFSTED)About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced, values-driven Regional Operations Manager to join our Children''s Residential Care Division, supporting services for children and young people aged 8-17 years.This is a pivotal senior leadership role, providing parachute operational support to Registered Managers and homes across the region. You will play a key role in ensuring services operate safely, compliantly, and therapeutically, while driving continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children.The role includes delivering audits, coaching and mentoring leaders, providing interim management cover where required, and supporting staff teams to maintain safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environments.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational and Regional LeadershipProvide regional oversight across multiple children''s residential homes.Deliver parachute support to Registered Managers when additional capacity or expertise is required.Provide interim management cover in homes without a Registered Manager.Support services through periods of change, development, or improvement.Quality Assurance and ComplianceConduct regular audits, quality reviews, and compliance checks.Ensure homes meet and exceed Children''s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and OFSTED requirements.Supp