Responsible Individual

2 weeks ago

Crawley, United Kingdom AV Care Full time

**Job Title**: Responsible Individual - Children’s Residential Homes
**Location**: Remote (with travel across Greater London)
**Salary**: £50,000 - £65,000 per year (including bonus)
**Contract**: Full-time, Permanent
**Schedule**: Monday to Friday

**Lead with Purpose. Inspire Positive Change.**
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced **Responsible Individual** to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction across multiple children’s residential homes in Greater London.

This is a pivotal role where your expertise will ensure the highest standards of care, robust safeguarding, and regulatory compliance—while inspiring Registered Managers and their teams to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
- Provide visible leadership, coaching, and professional support to Registered Managers.
- Oversee safeguarding policies, ensuring safe, accountable practice at all levels.
- Lead homes confidently through Ofsted inspections, aiming for ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ results.
- Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively to ensure operational excellence.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies.
- Drive staff training, professional development, and performance management.
- Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and child-centred care.

About You
- Minimum 3 years’ senior leadership experience within children’s residential care.
- NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent/working towards).
- Excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation, regulatory frameworks, and Ofsted inspection standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in compliance, budget oversight, and staff development.
- A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
- Passionate about improving outcomes and making a lasting difference in children’s lives.

Why Join Us?
- A genuine opportunity to transform the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
- Work with a forward-thinking, supportive organisation that champions best practice.
- Unlimited paid holidays with full flexibility over your diary.
- Paid mileage and subsidised travel.
- Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
- Clear pathways for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive benefits package including:

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

**Take the Next Step**

**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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