Responsible Individual (Ofsted Residential)

Transform Lives as a Responsible Individual / Service Manager – Children’s Residential Services Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking an experienced and inspiring senior leader to take the helm of multiple children’s homes specialising in Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities.

This is your opportunity to shape high-quality services, lead exceptional teams, and drive positive outcomes across a thriving care group.

The Role As Responsible Individual / Service Manager, you will:

• Take full operational responsibility for a cluster of children’s homes, ensuring outstanding care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
  
  
• Support and mentor Registered Managers, promoting professional development and a culture of excellence.
  
  
• Oversee governance, quality assurance, and performance frameworks to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.
  
  
• Lead the setup and registration of new homes, including staff recruitment and embedding therapeutic care models.
  
  
• Maintain oversight of OFSTED standards and prepare services for inspections.
  
  
• Report directly to the Board on service performance, growth plans, and regulatory matters.
  
  

What We’re Looking For We are searching for a passionate and committed leader who inspires teams and champions best practice. You will have:

• Proven leadership experience across multiple children’s homes, ideally in EBD and/or Learning Disabilities.
  
  
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
  
  
• Eligibility and readiness to be named as Responsible Individual with OFSTED.
  
  
• Strong safeguarding, compliance, and regulatory knowledge.
  
  
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
  
  
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across services.
  
  

What We Offer Join a progressive, values-led organisation where your expertise will make a tangible impact. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of up to £69,000 per year, plus performance-related bonus.
  
  
• Pension scheme and enhanced professional development opportunities.
  
  
• Strategic involvement in service growth and new developments.
  
  
• A supportive, ambitious senior leadership team that values innovation and high-quality care.
  
  

How to Apply If you are ready to lead outstanding services, develop exceptional teams, and help shape the future of children’s residential care, we want to hear from you.

Call us for a confidential discussion on

01772 208964
or apply now. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work Location: In person