Responsible Individual – Children’s Residential Care

Responsible Individual – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Salisbury & surrounding area Salary: From £70,000 per annum – negotiable depending on experience Job Type: 12 month contract Sector: Children’s Residential Care

The Opportunity

JP Healthcare Recruitment is exclusively recruiting for an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) to provide strategic leadership and oversight across three children’s residential homes in the Salisbury region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Responsible Individual, or an experienced senior leader within children’s residential care with the appropriate knowledge and experience, to join a supportive provider in a key leadership position.

You will take responsibility for ensuring the homes operate to consistently high standards, maintaining regulatory compliance while supporting Registered Managers and their teams to provide safe, stable and positive environments for the young people in their care.

The successful candidate will have the autonomy and seniority expected of an RI position while working closely with the provider and wider leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic oversight across three children’s residential homes

• Ensuring services operate in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and Ofsted requirements

• Supporting, developing and providing leadership to Registered Managers

• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, governance and quality assurance

• Monitoring the performance and development of each home

• Supporting managers in preparation for Ofsted inspections and responding appropriately to regulatory requirements

• Identifying areas for improvement and ensuring appropriate action is taken

• Promoting a culture focused on positive outcomes for children and young people

• Working closely with the provider and senior leadership team

• Ensuring the homes maintain safe, stable and nurturing environments

• Supporting the continued development and growth of the organisation while maintaining quality standards

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Proven experience as a Responsible Individual within children’s residential care, or substantial relevant senior leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework governing children’s homes

• A comprehensive understanding of Ofsted requirements

• Experience supporting and developing Registered Managers

• Strong safeguarding and quality assurance knowledge

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

• The ability to challenge constructively while providing effective support

• A strong understanding of governance, compliance and service improvement

• A genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

You will need to be comfortable travelling between the three homes within the Salisbury region as required.

Salary & Package

The salary for this position starts at £70,000 per annum.

For candidates bringing significant Responsible Individual experience and a strong track record within children’s residential services, a higher salary can be negotiated.

The priority is finding the right individual to provide effective leadership across the services.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to take strategic responsibility across three established children’s homes while working alongside a dedicated and supportive provider.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on service quality, develop Registered Managers and their teams, and ultimately help deliver better outcomes for the young people supported by the organisation.

There is also scope for long-term professional growth and development as part of the provider’s wider leadership structure.

Confidential Applications

This appointment is being managed exclusively and confidentially by JP Healthcare Recruitment.

We understand that senior candidates may not want their current employer to know they are exploring opportunities. All enquiries and applications will therefore be treated with complete discretion