Responsible Individual – Children’s Home Reference ID: 7438 Day Shifts Full Time Permanent NEW

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!!!

Reference ID: 7438

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk