Responsible Individual

5 days ago

Bedford, United Kingdom AV Care Full time

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

**Location**: Remote, with regular travel across Greater London and Bedfordshire
**Salary**: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (including performance bonus)
**Contract**: Full-time, Permanent
**Schedule**: Monday to Friday

Lead with Purpose. Drive Lasting Change.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Care Consultant to provide strategic leadership, oversight, and support across multiple children’s residential homes throughout Greater London and Bedfordshire.

This senior consultancy role offers the opportunity to shape service quality at a strategic level, raise standards of care, and directly improve outcomes for children and young people. You will act as a trusted advisor to Registered Managers and senior leaders, embedding safeguarding best practice, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all services meet or exceed Ofsted regulations, the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
- Provide expert consultancy, coaching, and mentoring to Registered Managers.
- Lead on safeguarding, embedding transparent and accountable practice.
- Support homes through Ofsted inspections to secure ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings.
- Advise on operational structures, staffing, budgets, and resource management.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies.
- Drive workforce development, training, and performance management to build skilled and confident teams.
- Foster a culture of reflection, accountability, and continuous learning.

About You
- Minimum of 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).
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Ofsted frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of improving outcomes and influencing best practice.
- Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel throughout Greater London and Bedfordshire.
- A genuine passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

Why Join Us
- Play a leading role in shaping the future of residential childcare provision.
- Join a progressive, child-focused organisation that values innovation and quality.
- Unlimited paid holidays with full flexibility to manage your schedule.
- Paid mileage and subsidised travel.
- Competitive salary with a performance-related bonus.
- Excellent training, professional development, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits Package
- Casual dress code
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking (where available)
- Employee referral programme

If you are a motivated, knowledgeable professional ready to lead, influence practice, and drive meaningful change in residential childcare, we want to hear from you. Take this opportunity to help shape brighter futures for children and young people.

**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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