Responsible Individual (RI) - Children's Residential Homes

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced Responsible Individual to oversee and support children's residential homes across the Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Dudley area.

This role requires strategic leadership, strong regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care for LD/EBD young people. The RI will work with Registered Managers, social care teams and local authorities to ensure Ofsted compliance, drive service improvement, and maintain ambitious

Qualifications

• Experience leading children's residential care services at RI or senior operational level.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Quality Standards.
• Proven ability to drive continuous service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and quality of children's residential homes.
• Provide leadership and support to Registered Managers.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant standards.
• Monitor service performance and outcomes for young people.
• Lead quality assurance visits and action regulatory reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Ofsted regulations knowledge

Quality assurance

Strategic planning

Education

RI leadership qualification

Tools

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Responsible Individual (RI) Opportunities - Children's Residential Homes | Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Dudley

We are currently looking to connect with an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) to oversee and support children's residential homes specialising in Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an excellent opportunity for an established RI or an experienced children's residential care professional ready to take on a strategic leadership role, supporting the development, compliance and overall quality of children's residential services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the management and quality of children's residential homes
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to Registered Managers
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Monitoring service performance, standards of care and overall outcomes for young people
• Completing regular quality assurance visits and reviewing the effectiveness of each home
• Reviewing Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 reports, ensuring actions and recommendations are addressed
• Ensuring children receive safe, nurturing and individualised care
• Promoting trauma-informed approaches when supporting children with LD, EBD and complex needs
• Ensuring safeguarding concerns, allegations and significant incidents are managed appropriately
• Supporting service development, improvement plans and preparation for Ofsted inspections
• Building strong relationships with social workers, local authorities, professionals and placing teams
• Ensuring children's voices, wishes and feelings remain central to decisions about their care
• Supporting recruitment, leadership development and management accountability
• Ensuring the organisation meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities as a children's residential care provider

We are looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience within children's residential care.
• Has previous experience as a Responsible Individual or senior operational leadership experience within children's services.
• Has a strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, legislation and the Children's Homes Quality Standards.
• Has experience overseeing Registered Managers and supporting the development of residential services.
• Understands LD, EBD, trauma-informed care and complex behavioural needs.
• Has experience with quality assurance, compliance monitoring and service improvement.
• Can confidently challenge, support and hold managers accountable.
• Is passionate about safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for children.
• Is confident working strategically while maintaining a strong understanding of day-to-day residential operations.

Opportunity details

• Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley & surrounding areas
• Children's residential homes - LD / EBD
• Responsible Individual (RI) position
• Long-term opportunities
• Travel between services required
• Flexibility required to meet the needs of the organisation
• Working alongside Registered Managers and senior leadership teams
• Competitive remuneration package

If you are an experienced Responsible Individual looking for a new opportunity, or a senior children's residential care professional with the experience and knowledge to oversee and develop services, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for someone who can provide more than oversight - someone who can drive standards, develop strong leadership teams, promote outstanding care and ensure every child has the opportunity to feel safe, valued and achieve their full potential.