Strategic RI for Children's Homes (LD/EBD) - Travel

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

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