Responsible Individual for Children's Residential Services

Responsible Individual for Children's Residential Services

Location: Remote (with regular travel across South London and neighbouring counties)

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum (including performance bonus)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday

Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Transform futures.

Are you a passionate leader in children's residential care, ready to make a lasting impact?

We're seeking an experienced Responsible Individual / Social Care Consultant to provide strategic leadership, professional guidance, and operational oversight across several Ofsted-registered children's homes in South London and neighbouring counties.

This is a high-impact senior role, one where your expertise will shape best practice, raise care standards, and empower Registered Managers to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

As the Responsible Individual, you'll drive quality, compliance, and safeguarding excellence, ensuring every young person receives the safe, nurturing, and high-quality care they deserve.

What You'll Do

• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
• Provide consultancy, coaching, and mentoring to Registered Managers to strengthen leadership and service quality.
• Champion safeguarding culture, embedding transparency, accountability, and safety across all homes.
• Lead preparation for Ofsted inspections, targeting consistent Good and Outstanding outcomes.
• Advise on operational management, including staffing, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory partners.
• Drive staff development, training, and performance improvement across all services.
• Promote reflective practice, learning, and continuous improvement within every team.

About You

You're an inspiring, values-driven leader with a deep commitment to improving children's lives. You'll bring:

• Minimum 3 years' senior leadership or consultancy experience in children's residential care.
• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent/working towards).
• Robust understanding of safeguarding legislation, Ofsted frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Proven track record of driving improvement and achieving positive inspection outcomes.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across South London and neighbouring counties.
• A passion for high-quality care and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Play a key leadership role shaping the future of residential childcare in South London.
• Join a progressive, child-focused organisation that values compassion, innovation, and integrity.
• Enjoy unlimited paid holiday and complete flexibility over your diary.
• Receive paid mileage and subsidised travel costs.
• Benefit from a competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme.
• Access ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities.

Additional Benefits

• Casual dress code
• PAYE employment
• Annual bonus and commission scheme
• Company pension
• On-site parking (where available)

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you're an experienced Responsible Individual, Registered Manager, or Social Care Consultant seeking a role where your leadership transforms lives - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help create brighter, safer futures for children and young people across South London.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free or subsidised travel
• Unlimited paid holidays
• Work from home

Experience:

• Managing a Residential Children's home: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (required)
• NVQ 5 Leadership and Management (required)

Work Location: Remote