Job Description

Job Title:

Responsible Individual - Children's Residential Services

Location:

Remote (with travel throughout the South East)

Salary:

50,000 - 65,000 per year (includes performance bonus)

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Lead with Impact. Empower Change.

Are you a compassionate, driven leader with a passion for improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We're looking for a dedicated

Responsible Individual

to oversee and support multiple children's residential homes across the South East.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will provide strategic governance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight across multiple residential children's homes Ensure homes comply with

Ofsted regulations

and

Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Guide and support Registered Managers to deliver high-quality, child-focused care Lead safeguarding implementation and maintain robust practices Oversee

Ofsted inspections

, aiming for 'Good' or 'Outstanding' outcomes Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively Build positive relationships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies Lead on staff development, training, and performance management

What You'll Need

Minimum

3 years' experience

in a senior leadership role within children's residential care (Required)

NVQ Level 5 Diploma

in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to obtain) Strong working knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding legislation, and Quality Standards Proven leadership, communication, and decision-making skills Passion for delivering outstanding care and putting children first

Full UK driving licence

(Required)

Why Join Us?

Make a

lasting difference

in children's lives Be part of a

forward-thinking, child-centred

organisation

Unlimited paid holidays

Full autonomy over your work schedule Paid mileage and subsidised travel Casual dress code Free on-site parking (where applicable) Company pension scheme Employee referral programme Ongoing training and

career development opportunities

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced leader ready to drive positive change in children's residential care, we want to hear from you. Click

Apply Now

to take the next step in your leadership journey.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Free or subsidised travel Unlimited paid holidays Work from home
Experience:

Managing a Residential Children's home: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers Licence (required) NVQ 5 Leadership and Management (required)
Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: AVRISE