Responsible Individual (RI) – Children's Residential Home
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
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. xgikmsk
- Ensure appropriate actions are taken following audits, incidents or regulatory concerns.
- Maintain strateg...
Responsible Individual (RI) - Children's Residential Home in Denton employer: YourRecruit
Join a dynamic team in Crawley as a Financial Controller, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values your expertise and encourages professional growth. With competitive salary packages and a hands-on role that offers real ownership of the finance function, this position provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while working closely with senior management. The company fosters a collaborative environment, ensuring that your contributions are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for finance professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
