Responsible Individual

AA Euro Recruitment UK; Broxbourne; Vor Ort; GBP 70.000 - 75.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

AA Euro Healthcare, recruiting on behalf of a growing children's residential care provider, seeks an experienced Responsible Individual to provide strategic leadership, governance and regulatory oversight across two Hertfordshire services in Hoddesdon and Broxbourne. The role suits an senior professional seeking a flexible, part-time opportunity with a child-centred focus.

The RI will ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted Quality Standards, safeguarding, and

Qualifikationen

• Previous RI experience in Ofsted-regulated children's care.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Experience safeguarding, governance and quality assurance.
• Experience supporting Registered Managers.
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed.

Aufgaben

• Act as the Responsible Individual for the provider in accordance with Ofsted requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance across both services.
• Work with Registered Managers to ensure effective operational management and compliance.
• Maintain safeguarding, care planning and risk management oversight.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality assurance through audits and plans.
• Support Ofsted registration, inspections and regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Governance

Communication

Organisational skills

Risk management

Safeguarding

Ausbildung

Level 5 Leadership and Management

Jobbeschreibung

Responsible Individual (Part-Time) - Children's Residential Care

Locations: Hoddesdon & Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Rate: £70-75k per annum
Commitment: 5 days per week

AA Euro Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of a growing children's residential care provider seeking an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) to provide strategic leadership, governance and regulatory oversight across two children's residential services in Hertfordshire.

The services will comprise:

• 4-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) children's home in Hoddesdon
• 1-bed solo placement service in Broxbourne, providing highly individualised care and support for a young person

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Responsible Individual, Operations Director, Head of Care or senior children's residential professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity with a provider focused on delivering high-quality, child-centred care and achieving strong regulatory outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Individual for the provider in accordance with Ofsted requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance across both children's residential services.
• Work closely with the Registered Manager(s) to ensure effective operational management and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure services operate in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted's Quality Standards.
• Maintain robust oversight of safeguarding, care planning, risk management and children's outcomes.
• Monitor the quality of care being delivered and ensure appropriate quality assurance systems are in place.
• Review and challenge internal audits, monitoring reports and service improvement plans.
• Provide leadership and support around Ofsted registration, inspections and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and ensure children's welfare remains at the centre of all decision‑making.
• Identify areas for improvement and work with the management team to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide appropriate challenge, support and accountability to the operational management team.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Responsible Individual within an Ofsted‑regulated children's residential setting, or significant senior management experience within children's residential care.
• Strong understanding of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted's Quality Standards.
• Proven experience in safeguarding, governance, compliance and quality assurance.
• Experience supporting Registered Managers and children's residential services.
• Strong understanding of care planning, risk management and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience overseeing EBD or complex children's residential services would be highly advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence desirable due to the locations of the services.

What's on Offer

• £400-£550 per day