Part-Time Responsible Individual, Children's Care Leader

Hireful Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-based with occasional site visits

Job summary

Hireful Ltd partners with a growing independent children's residential care provider to appoint an experienced part-time Responsible Individual (RI) in North West London. The role will lead Ofsted registration for Leyton and provide high-level governance across the expanding portfolio.

You will work 2-3 days per week at £450 per day, predominantly home-based with occasional site visits, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust supervision of Registered Managers.

Qualifications

• Experience as RI or Senior Operations Manager in children's residential care.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and SCCIF.
• Experience registering new homes and managing multi-site settings.
• Ability to pass Ofsted Fit and Proper Person checks and DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ofsted Registration & Liaison: lead registration submission and regulatory compliance across services.
• Strategic Governance & Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Management Oversight: supervise Registered Managers and embedding monitoring systems.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: oversee safeguarding referrals and safer recruitment.
• Growth & Mobilisation: advise Directors on operational readiness for new homes.

Skills

Residential childcare leadership

Ofsted registration experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Hireful Ltd partners with a growing independent children's residential care provider to appoint an experienced part-time Responsible Individual (RI) in North West London. The role will lead Ofsted registration for Leyton and provide high-level governance across the expanding portfolio.

You will work 2-3 days per week at £450 per day, predominantly home-based with occasional site visits, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust supervision of Registered Managers.