Responsible Individual – Childrens Residential Homes

Safe Haven Talent is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client a growing and ambitious childrens residential care provider that is entering an exciting phase of expansion. Their first homes are already open and they are preparing to launch additional homes over the coming year.

We are seeking a passionate experienced and dynamic Responsible Individual (RI) to provide exceptional leadership across multiple homes ensuring that each setting delivers safe compliant and high-quality care in line with Ofsted standards.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for someone who shares our clients vision of creating nurturing therapeutic environments where children can flourish emotionally socially and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership across multiple childrens residential homes.
  

• Ensure all homes deliver safe nurturing and Ofsted-compliant care.
  

• Work closely with Registered Managers to ensure excellence in daily operations.
  

• Lead the setup Ofsted registration and inspection readiness of new homes (Homes 24).
  

• Conduct regular site visits Regulation 44/45 reviews and quality assurance checks.
  

• Foster a culture of transparency development and accountability among managers and staff.
  

• Oversee staff supervision training and professional growth to maintain high standards.
  

• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with Ofsted local authorities and partner agencies.
  

• Drive continuous improvement through strategic planning and quality development.
  

Please note: As part of the application process all candidates must complete a brief eight-question yes/no assessment to help determine suitability and ensure key leadership competencies are met.

Requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to 60000 per annum.
  

• Opportunity to shape a growing forward-thinking organisation with multiple new home openings.
  

• Supportive and visionary senior leadership team.
  

• Ongoing professional development mentoring and training opportunities.
  

• Company pension scheme and mileage allowance.
  

• Health and wellbeing programme promoting positive worklife balance.
  

• Inclusive and values-led culture focused on quality integrity and impact.
  

If youre a seasoned Responsible Individual seeking an opportunity to lead with purpose and help build a first-class childrens residential service wed love to hear from you.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS and reference verification.