Salary
£45,000-45,000 , per year , inc benefits
Location
Greater Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job type
Permanent, Part time
Sector
Social care
Job ref
X3-1284546
Job posted
Posted 4 hours ago
Job Description – Operations Lead
Location: Manchester (M14)
Permanent | Part-Time
Salary: £45,000 pro rata
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Operations Lead to oversee the smooth running of a busy care service. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong background in care home management who is confident, proactive, and able to take ownership of operational performance. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance, maintaining high standards, and supporting both staff and service users, while helping to modernise and streamline processes.
Purpose of the Role
- Manage day-to-day operational and administrative functions
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards and policies
- Oversee financial processes and spending overview
- Support digitisation of systems
- Build relationships with stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Oversee daily operations
- Maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments
- Prepare for audits and inspections
- Manage safeguarding and ensure safety
- Ensure GDPR compliance
Financial Oversight (Non-Bookkeeping)
- Monitor payments in/out
- Oversee budgets and spend
- Work with administrator/bookkeeper
- Support funding processes
Leadership & People Management
- Manage administrator/bookkeeper
- Support wider team
- Build relationships with staff and families
- Communicate confidently
- Promote positive culture
Compliance & External Relationships
- Liaise with HR provider
- Build relationships with local authorities and commissioners
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Support admissions and funding decisions
Service Improvement
- Lead digital transformation
- Improve efficiency
- Analyse data and reports
- Identify improvements
About You
- Experience in care home management is advantageous
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Highly organised and proactive
- Tech-savvy
- Able to handle complex situations calmly
Qualifications & Requirements
- Level 5 relevant qualification
- Experience in care operations
- Knowledge of CQC and safeguarding
- Driving licence advantageous
Working Pattern
25 Hours per week Monday to Friday, flexible hours (e.g. 9:30am – 2:30pm)
Benefits
- Annual pay review (October)
- Christmas bonus
- Attendance bonus
- Free parking
Please contact Victoria 0161 413 3617
Victoria.baillie@reed.com
Stay up to date with the latest employer insights & events
Subscribe