Responsible Individual (RI) – Children’s Residential Home

Responsible Individual (RI) – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Newhaven, East Sussex

Salary: £58,000 – £65,000 per annum

Sector: Children’s Residential Care

Role: Responsible Individual / RI

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) to join a children’s residential care provider in Newhaven, East Sussex.

This is a senior leadership and governance role, responsible for ensuring the home operates safely, effectively and in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and Quality & Compliance function, the RI will provide strategic leadership, regulatory oversight and safeguarding assurance.

This is not a day-to-day operational management role. The Registered Manager remains responsible for the daily running of the home, while the RI provides governance, oversight, accountability and professional challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the home and ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Ensu...