Care Operations Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 10 January 2026
LOCATION
Cheshire or Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

RGN Qualification Operations Management CQC Regulations Budget Management Leadership People Development Performance Analysis Microsoft Office

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] – Care Home Operations Manager

Location: Cheshire or Manchester

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with participation in on-call rota

Contract Type: Permanent

Travel: Required across multiple [Employer hidden] sites

Care Operations Manager

Pay: £60,000 - £70,000

Hours: 40

Join Our Leadership Team as an Operations Manager at [Employer hidden]!

Are you a dynamic and experienced leader in the care sector looking to make a real difference? [Employer hidden] is seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of care homes, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and team performance.

As part of our Operations Management Team, you will work closely with Home Managers, Deputy Managers, and staff teams to create safe, nurturing environments where vulnerable adults thrive. You’ll play a critical role in supporting and inspiring our teams to achieve excellence across care delivery, compliance, and business outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead, support, and develop Home Managers and Deputies across multiple sites
  • Drive continuous compliance with CQC, local authority, and internal standards
  • Oversee service quality, resident safety, and care outcomes
  • Monitor and improve performance through audits, KPIs, and action planning
  • Represent [Employer hidden] in key stakeholder meetings, including CQC and Local Authorities
  • Support homes through complaints management, unannounced visits, and risk assessments
  • Provide reports, insights, and strategic input to the Senior Management Team
  • Contribute to company-wide quality plans, policies, and staff development initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

✔ A Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification

✔ NVQ Level 5 in Management (Level 7 desirable)

✔ Proven experience in operations management

✔ Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance

✔ Experience in managing budgets and occupancy

✔ Excellent leadership, coaching, and people development skills

✔ Ability to analyse performance data and drive improvements

✔ Willingness to travel and participate in out-of-hours support

Desirable Skills:

  • Knowledge of dementia care best practices
  • Experience with policy development, quality assurance, and service turnaround
  • Understanding of GDPR and safeguarding practices
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Why Join [Employer hidden]?

[Employer hidden] is a forward-thinking care group committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to directly shape the performance and culture of our homes, work with passionate leaders, and positively impact the lives of our residents and teams.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an experienced operations leader who thrives on supporting others and driving positive change, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a care group where your leadership truly matters.

Apply online now

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