Children's Residential Responsible Individual

purosearch; Preston; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days leave

Bonuses

Career progression

Employee recognition programs

Company events

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking an experienced Responsible Individual / Area Manager for children's residential care in Preston, overseeing up to five homes, ensuring compliance with regulations, safeguarding and Ofsted.

The role requires a Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, strong leadership and the ability to support Registered Managers, travel between services and provide out-of-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Responsible Individual and/or Area Manager within children's residential care.
• Experience overseeing multiple children's residential services.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification for Children and Young People's Services.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience supporting, developing and managing Registered Managers.
• Strong quality assurance, auditing and service improvement experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel between services.
• Flexibility to provide out-of-hours support when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, oversight and support across up to 5 children's residential homes in Preston.
• Support, develop and challenge Registered Managers to maintain high standards of care.
• Ensure all services operate in line with regulations, standards and Ofsted expectations.
• Monitor safeguarding, quality of care, incidents, complaints and overall service performance.
• Carry out regular quality assurance visits, audits and reviews across the homes.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement action plans.
• Promote safeguarding culture and keep children's welfare central.
• Work with senior leadership to grow the organisation and develop future services.
• Build relationships with external professionals and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and out-of-hours support when required.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Children's homes regs

Registered Managers support

Auditing

Communication

Decision making

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Out-of-hours support

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Responsible Individual / Area Manager – Children's Residential Care
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + bonuses
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Services: Oversight of up to 5 children's residential homes, all based within Preston
Out of Hours: Flexibility to provide support outside normal working hours when required

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of up to £70,000 per annum, plus bonuses
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career progression and leadership development opportunities
• Employee recognition schemes, including Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year
• Support from central HR, Learning & Development, Referrals, Recruitment and Operations teams
• Loyalty bonuses for length of service
• Regular team-building activities and a positive, values-driven culture
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Free and on-site parking

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Responsible Individual and/or Area Manager within children's residential care
• Experience overseeing multiple children's residential services
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People's Services
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
• Experience supporting, developing and managing Registered Managers
• Strong quality assurance, auditing and service improvement experience
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills
• Confidence in providing appropriate support and challenge to senior managers
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services
• Flexibility to provide out-of-hours support when required

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, oversight and support across a portfolio of up to 5 children's residential homes, all based within Preston
• Support, develop and challenge Registered Managers to maintain high standards of care and practice
• Ensure all services operate in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted expectations
• Monitor safeguarding, quality of care, incidents, complaints and overall service performance
• Carry out regular quality assurance visits, audits and reviews across the homes
• Identify areas for improvement and ensure effective action plans are developed, implemented and monitored
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture across all services, ensuring children's welfare remains paramount
• Ensure children and young people's needs, wishes and feelings remain central to care and decision-making
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to support the development and growth of the organisation
• Contribute to the continued development of existing services and the establishment of future services
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with external professionals and key stakeholders
• Provide guidance, leadership and support to Registered Managers and wider management teams
• Provide out-of-hours support when required