Senior Responsible Individual – Children's Homes Leader

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave inc bank holidays

Ongoing professional development and培训

Supportive senior leadership team with

Growth plans and progression

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Responsible Individual to provide strategic governance for four Ofsted-regulated children’s homes in Preston. The role focuses on safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and continuous service improvement.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, possess a full UK driving licence, and be prepared to travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within Ofsted-regulated children’s residential care.
• Strong knowledge of children’s home regulations, quality standards, safeguarding legislation.
• Experience managing multiple services and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide Responsible Individual oversight for four Ofsted-regulated children’s homes.
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Maintain relationships with Ofsted, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Monitor service quality through audits, QA visits and performance reviews.
• Support and mentor Registered Managers to achieve high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Lead 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 across all services.
• Support growth of existing and future residential services.
• Promote children and young people’s voices in decision-making.

Skills

Senior leadership

Ofsted familiarity

Stakeholder management

Travel between services

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Responsible Individual to provide strategic governance for four Ofsted-regulated children’s homes in Preston. The role focuses on safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and continuous service improvement.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, possess a full UK driving licence, and be prepared to travel between sites as needed.