Full job description Responsible Individual (RI) - Children’s Residential Care
Location: Walsall & Castleford (Travel Required)
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum (Negotiable)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) to provide strategic leadership and regulatory oversight across children’s residential homes in Walsall and Castleford.
You will ensure services meet Ofsted requirements, maintain high safeguarding standards and deliver positive outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee Ofsted compliance and regulatory standards across multiple homes.

* Provide leadership, supervision and support to Registered Managers.

* Monitor safeguarding, quality assurance and service performance.

* Lead Ofsted inspection preparation and improvement plans.

* Review Regulation 44 reports and ensure compliance.

* Support new home registrations and service development.

* Build strong relationships with local authorities and external agencies.

Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ senior management experience in children’s residential care.

* Experience as an RI, Regional Manager, Area Manager or Operations Manager.

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.

* Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

* Proven Ofsted inspection and multi-site management experience.

* Excellent safeguarding, leadership and communication skills.

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

What’s on Offer?
* £60,000-£65,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience.

* Company pension and business travel expenses.

* Professional development and career progression.

* Opportunity to shape and develop growing children’s residential services.

Interested? Apply today with your updated CV for a confidential discussion.