Responsible Individual Consultant

2 weeks ago

Derby DE, United Kingdom AV CARE Full time £55,000 - £65,000 per year

Responsible Individual Consultant – Children's Residential Services

Location: Remote (with travel across the Midlands)

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per year (including bonus)

Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Make a Difference in the Lives of Young People

Are you an experienced leader in children's residential care with a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people?

We are seeking a Responsible Individual Consultant to provide strategic leadership and ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and care across multiple children's homes in the Midlands.

What You'll Do

  • Take accountability for the quality, compliance, and performance of several children's homes.
  • Support and guide Registered Managers to deliver safe, effective, and child-centred care.
  • Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
  • Lead on safeguarding, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare for and oversee Ofsted inspections, achieving consistent Good or Outstanding outcomes.
  • Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively to ensure operational excellence.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies.
  • Drive staff training, development, and performance to create motivated, high-performing teams.

About You

  • Proven senior leadership experience within children's residential services.
  • Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and care legislation.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent / willingness to achieve).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Passionate about safeguarding and improving the lives of children and young people.
  • Confident in managing budgets, compliance, and operational delivery.
  • Full UK driving licence (required).

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (including bonus)
  • Annual salary review and progression opportunities
  • Unlimited paid holidays
  • Subsidised travel and mileage reimbursement
  • Flexible, home-based working
  • Monday to Friday schedule (no weekends)
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
  • Supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence

If you are a confident, compassionate leader ready to inspire teams and deliver exceptional standards of care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us transform young lives for the better.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £55,000.00-£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: In person

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