Responsible Individual Childrens Residential Home

2 weeks ago

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom The Talent & Retention Co. Full time £70,000 - £85,000 per year

Responsible Individual Childrens Residential Services (EBD & LD)
Location:
Burton & Derbyshire

Salary:
£65,000 + £4,200 car allowance + performance bonuses

Contract:
Full-time, MondayFriday

Lead with purpose.

Do you have the vision, resilience, and passion to help shape children's futures?

We believe in turning care into possibility. We provide exceptional residential care for children and young people across the UK, especially those who have experienced trauma. With new homes opening this year and further growth planned for 2026, we are looking for an experiencedResponsible Individualto join our senior leadership team.

What We Offer

  • £65,000 annual salary
  • £4,200 annual car allowance
  • Occupancy bonus up to £75 per week, per home (paid monthly)

  • Ofsted inspection bonus:

  • £1,500 for achieving GOOD

  • £2,500 for achieving OUTSTANDING

  • Pool cars available

  • Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
  • Progression routes into operations, commissioning and multi-service leadership

Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Responsible Individual (RI)
to oversee up to
four childrens homes
within our growing organisation. Our services support children and young people with
Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
,
Learning Disabilities (LD)
and
Physical Disabilities (PD)
.

Due to continued expansionincluding new 36 bedded homes opening throughout we are looking for skilled senior leaders with
proven RI experience
who can drive quality, compliance and therapeutic practice across multiple settings.

This is a senior strategic role offering genuine influence, strong organisational backing and clear opportunities for progression as we scale.

About Our Services
We operate high-quality, therapeutic childrens homes following a
PACE-led practice model
, supported by:

  • On-site therapists in each home
  • Strong internal safeguarding and quality oversight
  • A positive culture that prioritises stability, staff development and exceptional outcomes

Our Growth Pathway Includes

  • EBD homes
  • LD/PD homes
  • Leaving-care provision
  • Adult CQC-regulated services
  • Two specialist schools opening in 2026 (SEMH & LD/PD)

The Role
As Responsible Individual, You Will

  • Lead and oversee multiple childrens homes across EBD and/or LD specialisms
  • Ensure each home provides safe, nurturing and compliant care
  • Support, coach and supervise Registered Managers
  • Drive quality, safeguarding practice and Ofsted readiness
  • Maintain full oversight of regulatory compliance (Childrens Homes Regs 2015 & Quality Standards)
  • Influence service development and contribute to expansion plans
  • Build strong, transparent relationships with managers, staff, external professionals and Ofsted

What Youll Need

  • Proven experience as a Responsible Individual (essential)
  • Strong understanding of EBD and/or LD/PD models of care
  • In-depth knowledge of Childrens Homes Regulations and Ofsted frameworks
  • Level 5 Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
  • Multi-site leadership experience
  • Excellent communication, coaching and organisational skills
  • Full UK driving licence & Enhanced DBS
  • Passion for delivering safe, stable and therapeutic care

How To Apply
To request the full job description or discuss the post confidentially, please apply via TotalJobs with your CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly.

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