Responsible Individual

Job Description:

Responsible Individual - Children's Residential Care
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a proven leader in children's residential care, ready to take on a pivotal role with real impact?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Responsible Individual or multi-site leader to join an established and expanding organisation. You'll oversee two brand-new 2-bed EBD homes in Leicestershire, playing a key role in setting them up and shaping their development from the very beginning.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as the Responsible Individual for the new homes, supporting Registered Managers and ensuring full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards
• Leading on the setup, registration and operational readiness of both homes
• Providing strategic leadership, supervision and development to Registered Managers
• Overseeing Ofsted inspections, audits, and quality assurance activity
• Building strong working relationships with local authorities and external stakeholders
• Promoting a strong culture of safeguarding, continuous improvement and high-quality care

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Responsible Individual, Head of Operations, or multi-site leader in children's residential care
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted frameworks
• A successful track record of achieving and maintaining "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted ratings
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Confident, values-driven leadership style and the ability to inspire and support teams
• Willingness to travel across homes and to the head office in Solihull

This is a full-time, permanent role with an organisation that is genuinely committed to delivering high standards of care and long-term positive outcomes for young people.

If you're ready to lead from the front and help build something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.