Operations Manager / Responsible Individual (RI) – Derbyshire & Staffordshire
Amazing Things Are Happening at Bayleaf Care
Bayleaf Care is growing fast and growing with purpose.
We currently operate 6 high-quality children’s homes across Derbyshire and Staffordshire, alongside our education hubs and specialist provisions. We are now looking to open children's homes around the Doncaster area and need an Operations Manager that will have RI duties to expand our current operational team of 3 RI's and Head of Operations.
Salary: £65,000 plus £4,200 car allowance with on OFSTED bonus and occupancy bonus, which is accrued weekly when you become RI. 5 out 6 of our current homes are at full capacity.
About Bayleaf Care
Bayleaf Care provides exceptional care for children and young people across the UK, especially those who have faced trauma. We use the PACE model, which creates a safe, caring environment to help children feel secure and build positive relationships.
Our approach starts with the key worker, who forms a strong, trusting bond with the child. This relationship is essential for the child’s development and continues throughout their care.
We offer personalized care, education, and treatment led by a team of trained professionals, helping children manage their emotions and behaviours in a safe, supportive environment.
There are currently 6 children’s homes open, 2 of these homes have their own school onsite. We are also in the process of opening 2 leaving care homes and 3 CQC registered adult homes so are all our young people can remain in our care by transitioning into these services. In September 2026 we are also opening 2 special schools, one will be an SEMH school and the other a learning disability school.
We are currently preparing to enter stage 3 of our growth plans, with another 6 properties already purchased and an additional school.
Each children’s home has their own permanent on-site therapist and a pool car.
Our vision is simple but powerful:
To support children and young people from childhood into adulthood, a genuine cradle-to-grave pathway of care.
This is not just a job, this is your chance to build a region, shape culture and influence change.
We don’t just open homes – We build communities of care.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll begin with providing leadership, vision and operational oversight across our children’s homes, before then having RI responsibilities with individual registered managers.
- Coaching and supporting Registered Managers to deliver outstanding care
- Driving quality assurance, safeguarding and continuous improvement
- Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team on strategy and growth
- Embedding Bayleaf’s culture, values and therapeutic model
- Supporting recruitment, performance and service development
- Helping design future regional leadership structures
Who We’re Looking For
This role is for someone who wants more than just compliance.
We’re looking for a values-led, ambitious Operations Manager / RI who:
- Has strong previous track record in children’s residential leadership
- Is confident working with Ofsted and regulatory frameworks
- Loves building services, teams and culture
- Can lead growth with resilience
- Wants to be part of something meaningful and long-term
- Is excited by progression and shaping the future of a growing organisation
What You’ll Get
- Basic salary of £65,000 plus a car allowance of £4,200
- Performance-based occupancy bonus (when become RI over children's homes)
- Ofsted bonus scheme 06/03/2013 - 06/01/2021
- 30 days annual leave increasing each year, up to 10 years’ service, with additional time off over Christmas and New Year.
- Supportive senior leadership and strong infrastructure
- The chance to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious organisation
Apply / Have an Informal Chat
Apply via Indeed, or if you’d like a confidential conversation about the role call
Greg
07775 654492 | 03330 387550
Learn more about Bayleaf and look at our children’s homes, education hubs and schools, please visit:
www.bayleafcare.co.uk
Pay: £69,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- children's home management: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving license and access to a car (required)
Work Location: In person
