Job Description

If you're a resilient, experienced leader ready to influence practice and champion therapeutic care, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at

director@insightcare.uk

or call

07415526258

.

Insight Care Group

is a specialist provider of children's residential care, supporting young people with

learning disabilities

,

complex needs

, and

trauma-related behaviours

. We are seeking a

dynamic and experienced Responsible Individual - Children's Homes (RI)

to oversee our two therapeutic homes:

A 4-bed home in

Handsworth Wood

, rated

Ofsted GOOD

A newly opened 2-bed home in

Cradley Heath

As our Responsible Individual, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring both homes deliver

high-quality, child-centred care

, uphold

Ofsted standards

, and embody our

therapeutic ethos

, which incorporates the

PACE model

(Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy). This is an exciting opportunity to

shape services

,

mentor managers

, and

drive improvement

across two specialist homes.

You'll be joining a

supportive senior leadership team

and a company that values its employees. We invest in our staff through regular training, reflective supervision, and opportunities to progress. You will work closely with the operations director and managers to drive progress and positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the

Responsible Individual - Children's Homes

for Insight Care Group Work closely with directors to shape the ethos and drive the development of a young organisation Lead on

safeguarding

, compliance, and quality assurance across both homes Line manage and supervise

Registered Managers

, ensuring reflective supervision, performance reviews, and professional development Oversee all

Reg 44, Reg 45, and Reg 40

submissions, audits, and monthly QA reports (RI and RM) Maintain

ClearCare

reporting system oversight, ensuring accurate and timely incident reviews Ensure oversight of workforce development plans, SOPs, risk assessments, and environmental audits Review and sign off

recruitment and onboarding

files, ensuring compliance with

Schedule 2 / 4

and safer recruitment practices Chair monthly senior leadership and risk register meetings; support Registered Managers during inspections and challenges Provide leadership on

policy review

, legislation updates, and the development of scalable, child-focused practice

About You

Essential:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Minimum 3 years of experience as a

Registered Manager

or

Responsible Individual - Children's Homes

in children's residential care Excellent working knowledge of

Children's Homes Regulations 2015

,

Ofsted inspection framework

, and safeguarding legislation Ability to manage multiple services and mentor managers towards improved practice and outcomes Strong report writing, audit, and quality assurance skills Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for regular travel

Desirable:

Experience working with young people with

learning disabilities

,

complex behaviours

, and

therapeutic models of care

Familiarity with

ClearCare

or similar electronic care management systems Experience contributing to

business growth

,

staff training

, and

in-house policy development

What We Offer

Salary

: 65,000 - 75,000 depending on experience, notincluding KPI related bonuses

Benefits

: Performance-related bonus | Pension scheme | Flexible working for tasks

Culture

: Child-centred, therapeutic ethos with a supportive and collaborative senior team Regular CPD opportunities and reflective practice sessions The opportunity to

build

,

shape

, and

lead services

that make a lasting difference to vulnerable children's lives

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (Working hours and days subject to discussion) On-call as required
If you're a resilient, experienced leader ready to influence practice and champion therapeutic care, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at

director@insightcare.uk

or call

07415526258

.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 65,000.00-75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B1 1SG

Application deadline: 10/08/2025
Reference ID: INSIGHTCARERI