Responsible Individual – Children’s Residential Homes Location: West Midlands Contract: Full-time £67-70k per annum
Claire at Amber Mace is recruiting on behalf of a growing children’s care provider seeking an experienced and ambitious Responsible Individual to oversee a small portfolio of residential homes across the West Midlands.
The Role As Responsible Individual, you will provide strategic oversight across 2–3 children’s homes, ensuring each service operates safely, effectively, and in full compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with Registered Managers, offering both support and challenge, while embedding a strong culture of safeguarding and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Ofsted Responsible Individual for multiple homes
- Provide leadership, direction, and governance across services
- Support and develop Registered Managers to achieve high performance
- Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Drive a culture of child-centred care and safeguarding excellence
- Monitor quality, outcomes, and performance across homes
- Lead audits, inspections, and improvement plans
- Build strong relationships with local authorities and stakeholders
- Contribute to the development and opening of new services
About You
- Experienced within children’s residential care and ready to step up
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and inspection processes
- Background as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or senior leader
- Confident overseeing multiple services or teams
- Passionate about achieving Good or Outstanding outcomes
- Strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills
Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People) (or working towards)
- Relevant Health & Social Care qualification
- In-depth understanding of safeguarding and child protection
What’s on Offer
- A senior leadership position with multi-site responsibility
- The opportunity to be part of an expanding organisation
- Involvement in new home development and service growth
- A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
- The chance to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives
For further information please call Claire at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email your cv to (url removed)
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