Responsible Individual

1 week ago

Leeds, United Kingdom AV Care Full time

**Responsible Individual - Children’s Residential Services**

**Location**: Remote (with regular travel across the North East, UK)
**Salary**: £50,000 - £65,000 per year (including performance bonus)

**Job Type**: Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday

**Lead, Inspire, Make a Difference**

We are seeking an experienced and passionate **Responsible Individual** to oversee and support a group of children’s residential homes across the North East.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader in children’s residential care to step into a strategic role, driving high-quality, child-focused services and making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Ensure compliance with **Ofsted regulations**, **Children’s Homes Regulations 2015**, and **Quality Standards**.
- Support and supervise Registered Managers to deliver safe, effective, and child-centred care.
- Lead on safeguarding practices, ensuring robust procedures are in place.
- Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections, aiming for consistent _Good_ or _Outstanding_ ratings.
- Manage staffing, budgets, and resources effectively across services.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, high standards, and accountability.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, social workers, and other key stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop staff through training, support, and performance reviews.

**What We’re Looking For**
- **Experience**: Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role within children’s residential care.
- **Qualifications**: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).
- **Knowledge & Skills**: Strong understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations, Ofsted inspection frameworks, and safeguarding procedures. Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- **Additional Requirements**: Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the North East.

**Benefits**
- Unlimited paid holidays
- Flexible working hours and full diary autonomy
- Company pension scheme
- Casual dress code
- Free or subsidised travel and mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking (where applicable)
- Employee referral programme
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

**How to Apply**

**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

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