At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and oversee a children's residential home, ensuring compliance and quality care.
- Company: Values-driven organisation dedicated to improving young lives in a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant influence and career growth in a dynamic sector.
- Why this job: Join an ambitious team and shape a service focused on quality and positive outcomes.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44236 - 54066 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Responsible Individual to join a values-led children's residential provider as they prepare to launch their second Ofsted-registered home in Kent. Built on strong ethics and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people, this organisation has entered the sector with one clear purpose: to provide exceptional care, outstanding safeguarding, and life-changing outcomes. This is a good opportunity to have significant influence, working alongside an ambitious leadership team to establish a service built on quality rather than profit.
The Role
As Responsible Individual, you will provide strategic leadership and governance across the service, ensuring the home is fully compliant with Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations. Working closely with the Registered Manager and Directors, you will provide support, guidance and constructive challenge while helping to establish a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic oversight of the children's home
- Supporting and mentoring the Registered Manager
- Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes legislation
- Overseeing safeguarding, governance and quality assurance processes
- Reviewing audits, Regulation 44 reports and quality improvement plans
- Monitoring service performance and driving continuous improvement
- Preparing the service for Ofsted inspections
- Acting as the primary liaison with Ofsted and external stakeholders
- Supporting safer recruitment, workforce development and organisational growth
- Promoting a child-centred, trauma-informed culture where young people can thrive
About You
We're looking for an experienced Responsible Individual or senior children's residential leader who has:
- Significant experience within children's residential care
- Previous experience as a Responsible Individual or senior operational leader
- Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
- Strong understanding of Ofsted inspection frameworks and safeguarding legislation
- Experience supporting Registered Managers to achieve positive regulatory outcomes
- Proven ability to develop high-performing, compliant services
- Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
- Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel as required
Responsible Individual (Children's Residential) in Kent employer: Outreach Staffing Solutions Ltd
Join our dedicated team in Tamworth, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. We offer a supportive work culture, comprehensive training, and career progression opportunities, ensuring that our employees are well-equipped to provide high-quality care. With a focus on employee wellbeing and professional development, we believe in nurturing our staff as much as we do the young people in our care.
Contact Details:
Outreach Staffing Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
