Responsible Individual

Job Description:

Responsible Individual (Children’s Services)

Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 plus benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Lead. Inspire. Transform.

Our client doesn’t just provide residential care for children and young people—they create safe, nurturing, and life-changing environments where they can heal, grow, and thrive.

Due to an internal promotion, our client is seeking a passionate, values-driven Responsible Individual (RI) to join their Senior Leadership Team. This role will oversee just four homes, all located on the same 3.5-acre site within a therapeutic community—no travel required between homes.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of children’s services, lead and mentor a team of exceptional Registered Managers, and ensure the continued delivery of Outstanding care.

About the Role

As the Responsible Individual, you will:

• Provide strong leadership across the homes, ensuring every child receives the highest standards of care and support.

• Be accountable for quality, safeguarding, and compliance in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and the updated Ofsted SCIFF (2023/24).

• Inspire, coach, lead, and support Registered Managers to consistently achieve ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ outcomes.

• Champion the voice of children and young people, ensuring their rights and experiences are central to all decisions.

This role is both strategic and hands-on: you’ll be visible in the homes daily, known by teams and children, and recognised by inspectors as a leader who knows their homes and children inside out.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• A passion for making a real difference in children and young people’s lives

• At least 4 years of leadership experience in children’s residential care

• Deep knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted inspection framework

• A proven track record of successful Ofsted inspections (‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’)

• Strong safeguarding expertise and confidence in managing complex situations

• Inspirational leadership skills to motivate, support, and develop others

• Commercial acumen to balance quality with financial sustainability

Why Join Our Client?

• A growing, values-led organisation committed to therapeutic and child-centred care

• An innovative team shaping the future of residential childcare

• A culture of reflection, wellbeing, and support—caring for staff as much as the children

• Career progression and ongoing professional development

• Funded Level 7 enrolment available