Job Overview
Rising Stars Homes is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Responsible Individual to provide strategic oversight and governance for our children's residential home. The Responsible Individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the home operates in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and quality standards while promoting positive outcomes for children and young people in our care.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in children's residential care, safeguarding, and leadership to contribute to the delivery of outstanding care and support within a nurturing, safe, and child-centred environment.
Duties
- Provide effective oversight of the children's home, ensuring compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements.
- Work closely with the Registered Manager to monitor the quality of care, safeguarding practices, and operational performance of the home.
- Ensure that children and young people receive high-quality, individualised care and support that meets their assessed needs.
- Promote a positive, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that supports children's emotional, educational, social, and developmental outcomes.
- Monitor safeguarding arrangements and ensure robust systems are in place to protect children from harm.
- Conduct regular visits to the home, reviewing records, policies, procedures, and practice to ensure continuous improvement.
- Liaise with Ofsted, local authorities, placing authorities, and other external professionals as required.
- Support the recruitment, development, and retention of a skilled and competent workforce.
- Oversee incident management, complaints, and investigations, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and lessons learned.
- Ensure effective governance, quality assurance, and risk management processes are implemented and maintained.
- Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement throughout the service.
- Maintain accurate records and provide reports to directors and regulatory bodies as required.
Qualifications
- Significant experience working within children's residential care services.
- Thorough knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and safeguarding legislation.
- Experience in a senior leadership, management, or governance role within children's social care.
- Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and inspection frameworks.
- Proven ability to provide strategic oversight and support service improvement.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, local authorities, and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Relevant professional qualification in Health and Social Care, Social Work, Residential Childcare, or a related field is desirable.
- Enhanced DBS clearance and suitability to work with children.
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Compassionate, approachable, and professional.
- Resilient, proactive, and solution-focused.
- Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care, compliance, and governance.
This role is ideal for an experienced and motivated professional who is committed to ensuring children and young people receive exceptional care and support within a safe, stable, and nurturing residential environment.
Pay: £350.00-£450.00 per day
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
