Responsible Individual

Job Title: Responsible Individual (Children's Services) Salary: £70,000 + 10% Performance Bonus Location: Staffordshire Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent ________________________________________ About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Responsible Individual (RI) to oversee and support our children's residential services. This is a key leadership role, ensuring services are fully compliant, high-performing, and delivering outstanding care to young people. You will work closely with Registered Managers, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to maintain and improve service quality in line with regulatory standards. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities * Act as the Ofsted-registered Responsible Individual, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations * Provide strategic oversight and leadership across multiple residential homes * Support, mentor, and develop Registered Managers to achieve and maintain Good or Outstanding ratings * Monitor service performance, quality, and safeguarding practices * Lead on inspections, audits, and quality assurance processes * Ensure a strong safeguarding culture is embedded across all services * Work collaboratively with external professionals, local authorities, and regulatory bodies * Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence ________________________________________ Requirements * Previous experience as a Responsible Individual, Registered Manager, or Senior Leader within children's residential care * Strong track record working within Good or Outstanding Ofsted-rated services * Experience supporting children with EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) and/or LD (Learning Disabilities) * In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks * Proven leadership and people management skills * Deputies or Registered Managers ready to step up will also be considered ________________________________________ Working Pattern * 173 hours per month (Monday-Friday) * Participation in an on-call rota (approximately once every 2 weeks) ________________________________________ Salary & Benefits * £70,000 basic salary * 10% annual bonus (linked to performance metrics) * 28 days annual leave + bank holidays * Strong internal progression opportunities * Ongoing learning & development programmes * Supportive, family-oriented company culture ________________________________________ Why Join Us? * Be part of a people-first organisation that genuinely values its staff * Clear progression pathways into senior leadership roles * Investment in your development through high-quality internal L&D * Opportunity to make a real impact on children's lives and service quality Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age