Responsible Individual – Children's Residential Services

Location: Bolton / Multi-site
Salary: £56,000–£65,000 per annum
Service: Oversight of Multiple Children's Residential Homes

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £56,000–£65,000 per annum
• Flexible working arrangements
• Full-time, part-time or freelance opportunities available
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Opportunity to provide strategic leadership across multiple children's residential homes
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape and develop high-quality services
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and achieve positive outcomes for children across multiple homes

What We're Looking For

• Extensive senior leadership experience within children's residential care
• Previous experience overseeing multiple children's residential homes
• Experience line managing and supporting Registered Managers
• In-depth knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted Inspection Framework
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, risk management and governance
• Proven ability to lead quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement across multiple services
• Excellent leadership, communication and report-writing skills
• Strong strategic planning and operational management abilities
• Ability to build positive relationships with Ofsted, Local Authorities and other external stakeholders
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (desirable)
• Previous experience working as a Responsible Individual (desirable)
• Experience leading homes through Ofsted registration, inspections and improvement journeys (desirable)
• Understanding of financial oversight and resource management across multiple services (desirable)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Ofsted Responsible Individual across multiple children's residential homes
• Provide strategic leadership, governance and operational oversight across all services
• Line manage, mentor and support Registered Managers to achieve high standards of leadership and care
• Ensure all homes operate in compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations (England) 2015, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements
• Maintain oversight of leadership capacity, succession planning and workforce development
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and child-centred practice
• Monitor safeguarding practices, complaints, serious incidents and allegations across all homes
• Liaise with Ofsted, Local Authorities, LADO, Police and other external agencies as required
• Oversee Regulation 44 reports, internal audits and quality assurance processes, ensuring actions are implemented effectively
• Monitor performance data, identify trends and implement service improvements across the organisation
• Support homes through Ofsted registrations, inspections and improvement programmes
• Oversee organisational policies, procedures and regulatory compliance
• Ensure children's voices are heard and embedded into service development
• Work alongside senior leadership to drive organisational growth and maintain outstanding standards of care
• Support Registered Managers with recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management and staff development
• Produce performance reports for Directors and senior stakeholders

To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV direct to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com