Responsible Individual – Children’s Residential Homes in Southgate

Safe Haven Talent is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client<\/b>, a growing and ambitious children’s residential care provider that is entering an exciting phase of expansion. Their first homes are already open, and they are preparing to launch additional homes over the coming year.
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We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and dynamic Responsible Individual (RI)<\/b> to provide exceptional leadership across multiple homes, ensuring that each setting delivers safe, compliant, and high -quality care in line with Ofsted standards.
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This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for someone who shares our client’s vision of creating nurturing, therapeutic environments where children can flourish emotionally, socially, and academically.
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Key Responsibilities:<\/b>
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• Provide strategic oversight and leadership across multiple children’s residential homes.
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• Ensure all homes deliver safe, nurturing, and Ofsted -compliant care.
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• Work closely with Registered Managers to ensure excellence in daily operations.
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• Lead the setup, Ofsted registration, and inspection readiness of new homes (Homes 2–4).
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• Conduct regular site visits, Regulation 44/45 reviews, and quality assurance checks.
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• Foster a culture of transparency, development, and accountability among managers and staff.
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• Oversee staff supervision, training, and professional growth to maintain high standards.
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• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with Ofsted, local authorities, and partner agencies.
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• Drive continuous improvement through strategic planning and quality development.
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  Please note:<\/b> As part of the application process, all candidates must complete a brief eight -question yes/no assessment<\/b> to help determine suitability and ensure key leadership competencies are met.
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  Requirements<\/h3>Must live within a one -hour drive of Croydon<\/b> and have access to a vehicle for regular home visits.<\/p><\/li>Minimum 2 years’ experience<\/b> as a Responsible Individual or senior manager within children’s residential care.<\/p><\/li>Proven track record of achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings.<\/b><\/p><\/li>Comprehensive knowledge of Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015<\/b>, Quality Standards, and safeguarding frameworks.<\/p><\/li>Level 5 Diploma<\/b> in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (Level 7 desirable).<\/p><\/li>Strong communication, decision -making, and problem -solving skills.<\/p><\/li>A natural leader who can inspire teams, manage growth, and uphold exceptional standards of care.<\/p><\/li>Committed to safeguarding and delivering positive outcomes for children and young people.<\/p><\/li><\/div><\/span>Benefits<\/h3>Competitive salary<\/b> up to £60,000 per annum.<\/p><\/li>Opportunity to shape a growing, forward -thinking organisation with multiple new home openings.<\/p><\/li>Supportive and visionary senior leadership team.<\/p><\/li>Ongoing professional development<\/b>, mentoring, and training opportunities.<\/p><\/li>Company pension scheme<\/b> and mileage allowance.<\/p><\/li>Health and wellbeing programme<\/b> promoting positive work–life balance.<\/p><\/li>Inclusive and values -led culture focused on quality, integrity, and impact.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>If you’re a seasoned Responsible Individual seeking an opportunity to lead with purpose and help build a first -class children’s residential service, we’d love to hear from you.<\/p>All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS<\/b> and reference verification.<\/p><\/div><\/span>