Transform Lives as our Regional Head of Operations

Make a Real Difference in Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire

Are you ready to lead meaningful change in the lives of people with autism, learning disabilities and sight loss?

Join our passionate team as Regional Head of Operations and take charge of a thriving £6.5m operation that puts exceptional, personalised support at its heart. This isn't just another management role – it's your opportunity to drive strategic growth while ensuring every person we support with Learning Disability, Autism, Sight loss and Mental health receives truly exceptional Support achieving Quality of Life breaking the barriers. 

The region has been recognised through our annual Excellence Awards for the changes in people’s lives that have been recognised by their families and ourselves. Teams have also been successful at winning awards locally too.

What Makes This Role Special?

• Lead with purpose: Oversee support for 40+ individuals with 3,500+ support hours, with exciting expansion opportunities ahead
• Drive Strategic Growth: Shape the future of our services while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Innovate & Excel: Go beyond compliance to create creative solutions that break down barriers and maximise independence
• Make Your Mark: Lead regional developments that not only meet CQC requirements but exceed all expectations

What We're Looking For:

The Strategic Visionary

• Senior management experience in social care
• QCF Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or equivalent)
• Deep understanding of CQC requirements and health & social care regulations

The Inspirational Leader

• Exemplary leadership skills with a coaching and collaborative approach working closely with Operational Director and provides strong leadership to the Home Managers and support to the wider teams.
• Experience in leading Home Managers, team members and colleagues to ensure standards of performance are maintained and continuously improved wherever possible.
• Working closely and building relationships with families and commissioners
• Proven track record of managing change and delivering service improvements

The Passionate Advocate

• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and Autism principles
• Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities
• Passion for promoting Quality of Life for the people we support
• Commitment to promoting rights, inclusion, choice, and dignity

The Commercially-Minded Professional

• Strong budget and resource management skills
• Experience collaborating with Local Authorities and Commissioners
• Commercial acumen with focus on value-for-money service delivery
• Advocating compliance and implementation of best practice 

Ready to Take the Challenge?

If you're brave enough to make positive changes and have the strategic vision to drive growth while maintaining exceptional support standards, we want to hear from you.

This is more than a job – it's your chance to lead a team that believes people should be at the centre of their own care and support, with opportunities for employment, relationships, and full participation in community life.

Why we work for us?         

Your development and appreciation 

• Annual excellence awards 

• Long service awards every 5 years and recognition 

• Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future 

• Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career 

Your work-life balance 

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service) 

• Life events: Time off when you need it most 

• 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years 
• Buy or sell annual leave scheme

• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay 

• Paid Fertility Leave 

• Carers Leave available 

Your money goes further 

• £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues  

• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts 

• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities 

• Access to Tickets for Good 

• Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates 

• Employer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future  

• Paid DBS and renewals 

• Season ticket loans 
  
  
• Advance Pay/Savings  scheme using Wagestream app

Your wellbeing counts 

• Cycle to Work scheme 

• Life assurance of 2x annual salary 

• Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support 

• Free eye test  

• Discounted Gym Membership 

• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team 

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered. 
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. 

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.

Diversity

We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued. We particularly welcome applications from those who are neurodiverse and or have a disability.