Responsible Individual (RI) – Children's Residential Home Location: Newhaven, East Sussex Salary: £58,000 – £65,000 per annum Sector: Children's Residential Care Role: Responsible Individual / RI The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) to join a children's residential care provider in Newhaven, East Sussex.
This is a senior leadership and governance position with responsibility for ensuring the home operates safely, effectively and in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements. Working closely with the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and Quality & Compliance function, you will provide strategic leadership, regulatory oversight and safeguarding assurance while supporting the continued development and quality of the service.
Importantly, this is not a day-to-day operational management role. The Registered Manager retains responsibility for the daily running of the home, while the Responsible Individual provides the governance, oversight and professional challenge required to ensure the service remains safe, compliant and focused on delivering positive outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities As Responsible Individual, you will:
- Hold strategic oversight of the children's home and ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
- Ensure the home operates in accordance with its Statement of Purpose.
- Maintain the level of oversight required under Regulation 26 and demonstrate fitness to Ofsted as Responsible Individual.
- Provide professional supervision, support and constructive challenge to the Registered Manager.
- Hold the Registered Manager accountable for the quality of care, safeguarding and operational performance of the service.
- Support performance improvement, development planning and continuous service improvement.
- Ensure appropriate staffing structures, workforce development and safer recruitment practices are maintained.
- Review quality assurance reports, audits and compliance findings.
- Identify and respond to safeguarding themes, emerging risks and areas requiring improvement.
- Ensure appropriate actions are taken following audits, incidents or regulatory concerns.
- Maintain strateg...
Responsible Individual (RI) - Children's Residential Home in Newhaven employer: Yourrecruit (Uk)
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