Job Description

Responsible Individual - Children's Residential Homes

Location:

Remote (with travel across the Mid west)

Salary:

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

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Positive Change.

Are you an experienced and passionate leader in children's residential care?
We're seeking a

Responsible Individual (Social Care Consultant)

to provide strategic oversight, professional guidance, and operational leadership across multiple children's homes in the North West.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape high-quality services, ensure regulatory excellence, and make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with

Ofsted regulations

,

Children's Homes Regulations 2015

, and

Quality Standards

. Provide visible leadership, coaching, and professional support to Registered Managers. Oversee and embed robust safeguarding practices across all services. Lead homes confidently through Ofsted inspections, achieving Good or Outstandingratings. Manage budgets, staffing, and resources to ensure operational excellence. Build effective relationships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies. Drive staff development, training, and performance management. Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and child-centred practice.

About You

Minimum

3 years' experience

in a senior leadership or consultancy role within children's residential care.

NVQ Level 5 Diploma

in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent / working towards). Excellent understanding of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks, and Ofsted standards. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. Experience in compliance, operational management, and budget oversight.

Full UK driving licence

and willingness to travel across the North West. Passionate about improving outcomes and making a genuine difference in children's lives.

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful impact in transforming the lives of children and young people. Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation committed to best practice.

Unlimited paid holidays

with full flexibility over your working diary.

Mileage paid

and subsidised travel. Competitive salary with

performance-related bonus

. Clear progression pathways and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Casual dress code Company pension scheme On-site parking (where applicable) Employee referral programme Flexible remote working Unlimited paid holidays

Take the Next Step

If you're a committed, experienced leader ready to drive excellence in children's residential care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today

and help create brighter futures for children and young people.

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