Responsible Individual

**Job Title: Responsible Individual - Children's Residential Services**
**Location: Remote with some travel throughout the Mindlands**
**Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (inclusive of bonus)**
**Contract: Full-time, Permanent**

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated **Responsible Individual** to oversee and drive excellence across multiple children's residential homes.

**About the Role**:
As a Responsible Individual, you will be accountable for ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and operational efficiency across our children's homes. You will provide strategic oversight and leadership to Registered Managers, ensuring that services operate in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the effective governance and compliance of children's homes in line with **Ofsted** regulations and national care standards.
- Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance to Registered Managers, supporting them to maintain high-quality, child-centered care.
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented and adhered to.
- Drive continuous improvement and best practices across all homes.
- Oversee regulatory inspections and ensure homes achieve and maintain good or outstanding Ofsted ratings.
- Manage budgets, resources, and staffing to maintain operational efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with external stakeholders, including local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies.
- Lead on staff development, training, and performance management to build a strong and motivated team.

**About You**:
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within children's residential services.
- A strong understanding of **Ofsted** regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and the Quality Standards.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Experience in managing budgets, resources, and compliance.

**Why Join Us?**
- A rewarding opportunity to shape and improve the lives of young people.
- A supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to best practices.
- Unlimited paid holidays
- Full autonomy of your working diary
- Milage paid for
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you have the skills, experience, and drive to lead and inspire teams in delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Unlimited paid holidays

Work days:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Senior Leadership: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ 5 Leadership and Management (required)

**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

Reference ID: AV_RI_SW