Responsible Individual

Job Title: Responsible Individual Childrens Home
Location: Kent
Salary:
Hours: Fulltime Permanent Hybrid

About Us:

We are a dedicated and compassionate provider of residential care for children and young people committed to creating a safe nurturing and supportive environment. Our home supports children with complex needs helping them to achieve their full potential.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Responsible Individual to oversee and ensure the effective operation of our childrens home in Kent. The Responsible Individual will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations driving highquality care standards and supporting the Registered Manager in delivering exceptional outcomes for children. The Responsible Individual will be responsible for maintaining accountability at the highest level and ensuring that all statutory requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the home operates in compliance with Ofsted regulations and statutory requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to maintain high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Support mentor and supervise the Registered Manager and staff team.
• Develop and implement policies procedures and best practices in line with current legislation.
• Conduct regular audits quality assurance checks and monitoring visits to ensure service excellence.
• Act as a key liaison with external agencies local authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure all safeguarding concerns are addressed in accordance with child protection policies.
• Contribute to staff recruitment retention and professional development.
• The Responsible Individual will take part in decisionmaking processes to enhance the homes performance and ensure compliance.

Requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) essential.
• Extensive experience in residential childcare including leadership and management roles.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Proven track record of managing compliance quality assurance and service improvement.
• Excellent communication leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Paid annual leave and pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and meet the above requirements we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV to or apply via the link below. The Responsible Individual position is a key role in our organisation and we are looking for a dedicated and skilled professional to join our team.

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Pension Bonus