Operations Manager

4 days ago

Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom Salutem Care & Education Full time £55,000 - £80,000 per year


Location: Home-Based / National Travel required 

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for delivering high-quality care and outstanding outcomes for the people we support? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site role where no two days are the same? If so, we would love you to join our team at Salutem Care & Education as an Operations Manager.

We are looking for a dynamic, values-driven Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of Supported Living services, working closely with Registered Managers to deliver excellence across quality, financial performance, people management and strategic development. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact regionally and nationally within a growing organisation.



About You

About The Role

Join Salutem Care & Education as an Operations Manager and lead a portfolio of Supported Living services to deliver outstanding care, strong performance and meaningful outcomes for the people we support. This multi-site leadership role offers the chance to influence quality, drive improvement and shape regional success.

Reporting to the Regional Director, you will:

• Lead Registered Managers to achieve Good or Outstanding regulatory outcomes.

• Carry out audits, service visits and quality reviews, implementing improvement plans using internal frameworks and systems such as Power BI, Nourish and SharePoint.

• Manage and learn from complaints, compliments and feedback, promoting a culture of excellence and safety.

• Ensure services are safe, compliant and person-centred, championing safeguarding and regulatory best practice.

• Support the region to meet financial targets, manage staffing and agency use, maintain occupancy and identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.

• Build strong partnerships with Local Authorities, NHS colleagues, commissioners and other key stakeholders.

• Coach and develop Registered Managers, supporting recruitment, retention, supervision and leadership development across your portfolio.

• Contribute to regional strategy, lead service improvement plans where needed, and deputise for the Regional Director when required.

What we're looking for:

• Proven leadership within social care, ideally Supported Living or CQC-regulated services.

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (CQC/CIW, MCA, DoLS).

• Experience managing multi-site operations, quality improvement and KPIs.

• Commercial awareness, budgeting experience and strong partnership-building skills.

• Confidence handling complex situations, with flexibility to travel including overnight stays.

Why join us:

• Make a real impact on service quality and people's lives.

• Career development within a supportive, values-driven organisation.

• National progression opportunities and a dedicated senior leadership team.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

If you're a motivated, resilient and inspiring leader ready to drive high standards and support exceptional care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of Supported Living at Salutem Care & Education.

Our Core Values:

Supportive | Ambitious | Loyal | Unique | Transparent | Engaging | Meaningful



Benefits Include:

Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources

Medical Support: Free Online GP, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover

Financial Support: Flexible pay, utility bill savings, Life Assurance

Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts

Recognitions:

Top Employer 2025 (UK)

Top 50 Inspiring Workplace UK & Ireland

Disability Confident Committed Company


Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

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