Job Description

Job Title: Responsible Individual Children's Home

Location: South East London

Role Summary: The Responsible Individual will be instrumental in shaping the establishment and future success of the home. This position offers the chance to significantly influence the organisational growth and to be an integral member of the foundational team.

Employment Type: Part-Time - 1 Day per week

Salary: 300 - 450 per day, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the Ofsted registered Responsible Individual, ensuring the home adheres to all pertinent legislation and standards.

Provide strategic leadership and manage the home effectively.

Ensure that care and service are consistently of the highest quality, in line with legislation, government guidance, regulations, and the organisation's policies and procedures.

Oversee the management of placements within the home, coordinating with managers to develop unified plans for the services provided to children and young people.

Required Skills and Experience:

Proven track record in managing care planning processes within children's homes, with extensive Ofsted involvement.

Comprehensive knowledge of the legal framework and best practices pertaining to looked-after children.

Business and managerial acumen to supervise the home's operations efficiently and effectively.

At least two years' experience as a Responsible Individual or Registered Care Manager with Ofsted.

Essential Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 300.00-400.00 per day

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee mentoring programme Flexitime Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Registered Manager: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/06/2025
Reference ID: RI 16/18
Expected start date: 16/06/2025