Responsible Individual Children s Residential Services
Location: Walsall (WS2 Area) Salary: £62,500 Pro Rata (£37,500 for 3 Days per Week) + 8% Annual Bonus Job Type: Part-Time (3 Days per Week) Permanent Covering: Two, two bed EBD HomesBenefits
Competitive pro-rata salary of £37,500 based on a 3-day working week (£62,500 FTE)
Performance-related annual bonus of up to 8%
Flexible working pattern, typically 3 days per week (09 00), with the potential to increase to 4 days as the organisation grows
Ability to influence service development, quality standards, and organisational growth at a senior level
Work closely with an experienced leadership team committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people
Opportunity to shape and maintain a therapeutic, nurturing, and child-centred culture across multiple services
Successful Applicant
Previous Responsible Individual, Operations Manager, Responsible Person, or Senior Leadership experience within children's residential care
Must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management or Level 5 Diploma in Children, Young People and Families Management
Strong working knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation, and Ofsted requirements
Proven ability to support, challenge, and develop Registered Managers to achieve high-quality service delivery
Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and operational resources within residential childcare settings
Strong understanding of therapeutic care models and delivering positive outcomes for children and young people
Experience evaluating quality of care, service performance, staffing structures, and regulatory compliance
Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and relationship-building skills
Full UK Driving Licence essential
Confident working collaboratively with Ofsted, local authorities, social care teams, and other multi-agency professionals
Role & Responsibilities
Hold the position of Responsible Individual and provide strategic oversight across two therapeutic children's homes
Support and mentor the Dual Registered Manager, ensuring outstanding operational standards, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for young people
Work in partnership with Ofsted, local authorities, and external agencies to ensure services operate within all legislative and regulatory frameworks
Take overall responsibility for safeguarding arrangements and the welfare of children and young people across the services
Conduct regular audits, quality assurance reviews, and announced and unannounced visits to ensure high standards are consistently maintained
Support Registered Managers to create environments where children receive therapeutic, nurturing, and individualised care
Oversee budgets and financial controls, including staffing costs, agency usage, training budgets, property maintenance, vehicles, and operational expenditure
Monitor service performance, quality indicators, and return on investment across the homes
Review referrals and placement suitability, working closely with local authorities and external stakeholders
Ensure robust care planning processes are in place, with each child receiving personalised support tailored to their individual needs
Participate in the on-call rota alongside the management team, providing guidance and support when required
Lead or support disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes where necessary
Champion children's rights, participation, and advocacy, ensuring young people have a voice in decisions affecting their lives
Drive continuous improvement, promote best practice, and support services in achieving and maintaining outstanding standards of care
Work collaboratively with senior leaders to share best practice, strengthen service delivery, and support the organisation's continued growth and development
To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on (phone number removed) or send your CV for immediate consideration to (url removed).
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