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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Gedling; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Career progression

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is helping to recruit a Responsible Individual for a new specialist solo children’s home in the Nottingham area. The role leads on registration, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

The position is permanent part-time (2 days per week) with a salary around £65,000 per annum and generous benefits. It requires strong governance oversight and experience opening new homes.

Qualifications

• Strong Ofsted, safeguarding and regulatory knowledge.
• A track record of Good/Outstanding services.
• Complex/high-risk and solo provision experience.
• Experience opening and registering new homes.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent.
• Strong oversight and governance skills as we grow.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting the Registered Manager throughout our registration process and thereafter.
• Promoting a positive, values-led culture focused on safety, well-being, and outcomes.
• Ensuring full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Leading on safeguarding strategy, serious incident oversight, and learning implementation.
• Driving quality assurance, audits, and improvement plans.
• Supporting leadership development and succession planning within the organisation.
• Acting as the bridge between the homes and the Board, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Representing our home positively with external professionals, local authorities, and regional/national forums.
• Contributing to thoughtful, ethical service development and growth initiatives.

Skills

Ofsted knowledge

Leadership & management

Governance

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Responsible Individual - Children's Home

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a Responsible Individual to support the launch and growth of a new specialist solo children’s home based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for a leading company which specialises in child care

This is one of UK’s leading child care organisations; it provides safe, stable, and therapeutic environments for children with complex needs

As the Responsible Individual your key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting the Registered Manager throughout our registration process and thereafter
• Promoting a positive, values-led culture focused on safety, well-being, and outcomes
• Ensuring full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards
• Leading on safeguarding strategy, serious incident oversight, and learning implementation
• Driving quality assurance, audits, and improvement plans
• Supporting leadership development and succession planning within the organisation
• Acting as the bridge between the homes and the Board, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Representing our home positively with external professionals, local authorities, and regional/national forums
• Contributing to thoughtful, ethical service development and growth initiatives

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Strong Ofsted, safeguarding and regulatory knowledge
• A track record of Good/Outstanding services
• Complex/high-risk and solo provision experience
• Experience opening and registering new homes
• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent
• Strong oversight and governance skills as we grow

The successful Responsible Individual will receive an excellent salary of £65,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 2 days a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Career Progression
• Bonuses + much more!!