Responsible Individual - Children’s Home
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Responsible Individual – Children’s Care Homes to provide strategic oversight, governance, and leadership across our residential services in Preston
This is one of UK’s leading care service which delivers outstanding care and life-changing outcomes for children, young people and adults
As the Responsible Individual your key responsibilities include:
- Provide Responsible Individual oversight for four Ofsted-regulated children’s homes
- Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with Ofsted, local authorities, and external stakeholders
- Monitor service quality through audits, quality assurance visits, and performance reviews
- Support, mentor, and challenge Registered Managers to achieve high standards of care and regulatory compliance
- Lead on safeguarding oversight, risk management, and service improvement plans
- Analyse performance data and implement strategies to improve outcomes for children and young people
- Ensure robust governance arrangements are in place across all services
- Support the growth and development of existing and future residential services
- Promote a culture where children and young people’s voices are central to decision-making
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- Significant senior leadership experience within Ofsted-regulated children's residential care
- Strong working knowledge of children's home regulations, quality standards, and safeguarding legislation
- Experience of managing multiple services and driving continuous improvement
- Proven track record of supporting homes to achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services
- Experience as a Responsible Individual
- Experience supporting the registration and mobilisation of new children’s homes
To be considered for this position you must hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
The successful Responsible Individual will receive an excellent salary £65,000 - £70,000 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
- 33 days annual leave inc bank holidays
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Supportive senior leadership team with ambitious growth plans + much more!!!
Reference ID: 7438
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