Operations Lead

Day-to-Day Operations Lead – Leadership with Impact in Residential Childcare
East Lancashire – 3x Solo EBD Homes

Step into a newly created role that brings structure, support, and leadership to everyday residential practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the culture of a small, specialist children’s home in East Lancashire.

About the Role:
You’ll work closely with the Registered and Deputy Managers to ensure a consistent and high-quality service. Responsibilities include:

• Leading on daily operational and administrative tasks to keep the home running smoothly
• Ensuring care plans, reports, and documentation are accurate and timely
• Providing hands-on guidance to the team and modelling best practice
• Supporting safeguarding practice through oversight and coaching
• Delivering reflective supervision and embedding a strong team culture
• Promoting therapeutic, relationship-led care in line with children’s needs

What Makes This Exciting:
• Newly established role in a close-knit, solo EBD services
• Blend of leadership, administration, and hands-on practice
• Chance to work directly with senior management
• £14.50–£16.50 per hour, full-time contract with consistent hours
• Opportunity to influence culture and outcomes from the inside out

About You:
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce (essential)
• NVQ/QCF Level 5 or working towards it (desirable)
• Proven experience in a senior or leadership role within residential childcare
• Confident in safeguarding, team support, and care planning
• Organised, approachable, and committed to therapeutic care

Why Join:
This is a unique chance to be part of a provider building a high-quality home with real care and attention. You’ll find strong values, good systems, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to children’s lives – as well as a clear path to develop into more senior leadership.

How to Apply:
Ready to lead from the front and bring stability and focus to day-to-day care?
Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.