Regional Director / Operations Manager / Operations Director – South of England / Berkshire & Hampshire (Care Home Operations)
Location: Head Office in Reading with frequent travel across Berkshire and Hampshire
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum (DOE) + £3,000 car allowance
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Closing Date: 20/06/2025
Posted On: 19/05/2025
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About the Organisation
We are a well-established, forward-thinking care provider, operating a network of high-quality care homes across the South East of England. Focused on compassionate care, innovation, and regulatory excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding outcomes for residents and a supportive, values-driven culture for our team.
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About the Regional Director / Operations Manager / Operations Director Role
We’re seeking a dynamic Regional Director to lead operations across multiple care homes in the South of England. Based at our Head Office in Reading, this role involves regular travel to our sites across Berkshire and Hampshire.
As Regional Director, you’ll be instrumental in shaping strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting Home Managers, and driving continuous improvement across all services under your leadership.
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Key Responsibilities of the Regional Director / Operations Manager / Operations Director
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across care homes in the South of England.
• Guide and mentor Home Managers to achieve excellence in care quality and service delivery.
• Ensure all homes consistently meet CQC compliance and exceed regulatory standards.
• Monitor and enhance key performance indicators, including occupancy rates, staffing levels, financial performance, and resident satisfaction.
• Champion best practices in safeguarding, resident care, and team development.
• Develop and implement regional plans aligned with business goals.
• Lead on recruitment, onboarding, and retention of leadership teams within the region.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure high standards and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with central teams including HR, Finance, Quality, and Compliance.
• Promote a culture of dignity, respect, and person-centred care throughout all services.
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About You
We’re looking for a passionate and results-driven leader with strong experience in multi-site care operations.
Essential Requirements:
• Ideally located in or around Reading, Oxford, Berkshire, Hampshire.
• Proven track record as a Regional or Area Manager within the healthcare or care home sector.
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of care sector regulations, especially CQC standards.
• Experience in turning around underperforming services or regions.
• Background in nursing or care home management (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Financially astute with budgeting and resource planning experience.
• Flexibility to travel frequently and stay overnight when needed.
• Ability to handle out-of-hours responsibilities based on operational needs.
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What We Offer
• Competitive salary of £70,000 – £75,000 + £3,000 annual car allowance
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life insurance and company pension
• Free enhanced DBS check (terms apply)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing
• Free access to in-house eLearning and apprenticeship training
• Regular salary reviews
• A values-led organisation that empowers and supports its staff
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Ready to Lead Regional Excellence in Care?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior care professional to lead with purpose and impact. If you're committed to raising standards in elderly and dementia care, and ready to drive improvement across a growing portfolio of care homes, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a compassionate, quality-driven care group dedicated to making a difference.
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£70,000 - £75,000 per annum
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Regional Director / Operations Manager / Operations Director is available in the South of England, specifically covering Berkshire and Hampshire.
- This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000 per annum, along with a £3,000 car allowance.
- Candidates should possess a proven track record as a Regional or Area Manager in the healthcare or care home sector, with a Level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership across multiple care homes, ensuring compliance with CQC standards, and mentoring Home Managers.
- The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, a financial acumen, and a willingness to travel frequently, with 40 hours of work expected per week.
