Responsible Individual – Therapeutic Children's Residential Home Location: Manchester
Position: Responsible Individual (RI)
Hours: Part-time – 2–3 days per week
Contract: Permanent / Part-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Service: New 3-bed Therapeutic Children's Home
Age Range: 7–18 years
Registration: Ofsted-regulated children's residential care
1. Job Purpose We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and forward-thinking Responsible Individual (RI) to provide strategic leadership, oversight and governance for a new three-bed therapeutic children's home in Manchester.
The home will provide specialist residential care for children and young people aged 7–18 years who present with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), complex needs and histories of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, attachment difficulties and disrupted relationships.
The Responsible Individual will play a key role in establishing, developing and maintaining a high-quality children's residential service that delivers safe, nurturing and therapeutic care.
Working on a part-time basis for 2–3 days per week, the postholder will provide effective oversight of the Registered Manager, ensure regulatory compliance, monitor the quality of care and drive continuous improvement across the service.
The successful candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and committed to creating a home where children feel safe, respected, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
2. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Service Development
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the children's home.
Support the development and successful establishment of the new three-bed therapeutic service.
Ensure the home's Statement of Purpose reflects the needs of the children accommodated and the therapeutic ethos of the service.
Establish a clear vision, values and culture that place children at the centre of all decisions.
Ensure the service operates in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and associated Quality Standards.
Promote trauma-informed, child-centred and relationship-based approaches to residential care.
Support the Registered Manager in developing a stable, skilled and motivated staff team.
Ofsted and Regulatory Compliance
Act as the nominated Responsible Individual for the children's home, subject to Ofsted approval and registration requirements.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance...
Ofsted Registered Responsible Individual in Sale employer: Outreach Staffing Solutions
As an Oftsed Registered Manager, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care for young people in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our company prioritises employee well-being with competitive salaries, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work culture that values your contributions. Located in a vibrant community, we offer unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and access to local resources that enhance both personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
Outreach Staffing Solutions Recruitment Team
