Responsible Individual - Children's Residential

Jupiter Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash policy

33 days annual leave inc bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Growth plans and leadership team

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment seeks a seasoned Responsible Individual to provide strategic oversight across four Ofsted-regulated children's homes in Preston. You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive quality standards, and lead safeguarding while collaborating with local authorities and Ofsted.

Key requirements include Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, senior leadership experience, and a willingness to travel between services.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within Ofsted-regulated children's residential care.
• Strong working knowledge of children's home regulations, quality standards, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience of managing multiple services and driving continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of supporting homes to achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services.
• Experience as a Responsible Individual.
• Experience supporting the registration and mobilisation of new children's homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide Responsible Individual oversight for four Ofsted-regulated children's homes.
• Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with Ofsted, local authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor service quality through audits, quality assurance visits, and performance reviews.
• Support, mentor, and challenge Registered Managers to achieve high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Lead on safeguarding oversight, risk management, and service improvement plans.
• Analyse performance data and implement strategies to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure robust governance arrangements are in place across all services.
• Support the growth and development of existing and future residential services.
• Promote a culture where children and young people's voices are central to decision-making.

Skills

Senior leadership

Ofsted-regulated care

Children's home regs

Safeguarding legislation

Regulatory compliance

Travel willingness

Experience as RI

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Responsible Individual - Children's Care Homes to provide strategic oversight, governance, and leadership across our residential services in Preston

This is one of UK's leading care service which delivers outstanding care and life-changing outcomes for children, young people and adults

As the Responsible Individual your key responsibilities include:

• Provide Responsible Individual oversight for four Ofsted-regulated children's homes
• Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with Ofsted, local authorities, and external stakeholders
• Monitor service quality through audits, quality assurance visits, and performance reviews
• Support, mentor, and challenge Registered Managers to achieve high standards of care and regulatory compliance
• Lead on safeguarding oversight, risk management, and service improvement plans
• Analyse performance data and implement strategies to improve outcomes for children and young people
• Ensure robust governance arrangements are in place across all services
• Support the growth and development of existing and future residential services
• Promote a culture where children and young people's voices are central to decision-making

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

• Significant senior leadership experience within Ofsted-regulated children's residential care
• Strong working knowledge of children's home regulations, quality standards, and safeguarding legislation
• Experience of managing multiple services and driving continuous improvement
• Proven track record of supporting homes to achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services
• Experience as a Responsible Individual
• Experience supporting the registration and mobilisation of new children's homes

**To be considered for this position you must hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare**

The successful Responsible Individual will receive an excellent salary up to £70,000 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Medicash policy
• 33 days annual leave inc bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive senior leadership team with ambitious growth plans + much more!!!

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