Responsible Individual (Child Services)

Strateegialabor; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking a Strategic Leader / Responsible Individual to provide strategic leadership and accountability within children’s residential services. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of senior leadership experience, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health & Social Care, and a commitment to positive outcomes for children. This role involves ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards and driving continuous improvement, offering a salary of £17.30 - £18.26 based on experience.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' senior leadership experience in Children's Residential Services.
• In date enhanced DBS required.
• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation.
• Evidence of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Build relationships with Ofsted and external stakeholders.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Communication skills

Governance skills

Relationship-management skills

Commitment to positive outcomes for children

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health & Social Care

Job description

Strategic Leader / Responsible Individual

Our highly respected education client who offers support to children with complex based in Wellington is looking for Temporary Part and Full Time experienced strategic leaders to hit the ground running and strengthen the team to move the team forward, these may lead to permanent employment.

As the Responsible Individual, you will provide strategic leadership and accountability, ensuring the home consistently meets or exceeds the Children's Homes (Quality Standards) and maintains an Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding, providing strategic oversight and governance, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and internal quality frameworks, supporting, challenging, and holding the Registered Manager to account for service quality, staffing, safeguarding, and outcomes for children.

You will also be leading on continuous improvement, driving innovation and best practice to enhance the quality of care and provision, promoting a robust culture of safeguarding, ensuring policies, training, and practice are fully embedded across the home. Building and sustaining effective relationships with Ofsted, local authorities, commissioners, and external stakeholders, representing the organisation with professionalism and credibility.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable senior leadership experience within Children's Residential Services at RI, Registered Manager, or Director level (minimum of 3 years at this level).
• In date enhanced DBS
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health & Social Care (minimum requirement)
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and safeguarding legislation.
• Evidence of successfully leading or supporting a service to achieve a Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcome.
• Excellent communication, governance, and relationship-management skills.
• A genuine commitment to promoting positive outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.
• Be aware that the role may involve occasional out-of-hours work to respond to emergencies or regulatory requirements.

Hours

Part Time / Full Time

Salary

£17.30 - £18.26 depending on experience.

Free on-site parking.

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