Responsible Individual (Children s Residential Care)
Location: Derbyshire & West Midlands
Salary: £350 £500 per day (DOE)
Hours: Part-time (up to 16 hours per week)
Contract: Consultancy / Self-Employed preferred (flexible for the right candidate)
Advertised by: Diamond Search Recruitment
About the Opportunity
Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established and expanding children s residential care provider to recruit an experienced Responsible Individual (RI).
This is a senior, strategic role offering the opportunity to work across two services:
A well-established home in Derby
A developing service in Sutton Coldfield progressing through registration
The position is ideally suited to a highly experienced care professional seeking a flexible, high-impact consultancy role where you can drive compliance, quality, and outcomes for children.
The Role
As the Responsible Individual, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that services operate to the highest standards, in full compliance with:
Children s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
Quality Standards
Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
You will provide strategic oversight, leadership support, and governance ensuring that children receive safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed care.
You will also act as the key liaison between the organisation, Registered Managers, and Ofsted.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
Leadership & Management Support
Safeguarding & Quality Assurance
Operational Oversight
About You
Essential Experience
Desirable
What s On Offer
Competitive day rate (£350 £500 depending on experience)
Flexible, part-time working (approx. 2 days per week)
Opportunity to shape and influence high-quality care services
Work with an ambitious and growth-focused organisation
Hybrid autonomy with meaningful on-site impact
Apply Now
If you are an experienced senior leader in children s residential care looking for a flexible, strategic role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
