Location: Arun, West Sussex
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £70,000 per annum
Shifts: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm – Flexible depending on the needs of the home
About Us
We are a dedicated provider of safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments for vulnerable children and young people. Our mission is to provide outstanding care that promotes well-being, supports personal growth, and empowers every individual to reach their full potential. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, supportive community that values integrity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those that we support.
About the Role
The Responsible Individual ensures that the home is carried on in a way that is consistent with the regulatory framework and the Statement of Purpose. This includes ensuring the home meets the Quality Standards, safeguarding duties are robust, and the young person’s welfare is always paramount. The Responsible Individual (RI) is the senior figure who represents the registered provider and holds overall accountability for the quality and compliance of the children’s home. The RI ensures that the home is managed effectively, safely, and in accordance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and the values and aims set out in the organisation’s Statement of Purpose.
Key Responsibilities:-
Governance and Regulatory Compliance
The RI maintains strategic oversight so that the home operates in full compliance with statutory requirements and the Quality Standards. The RI ensures that policies, procedures, and practice reflect the Statement of Purpose and that services delivered align consistently with it.
Oversight of Leadership and Management
The RI line manages and supervises the Registered Manager, providing clear direction and ensuring the home is well-led. This includes reviewing staffing, training, supervision and ensuring the manager has resources to operate safely.
Quality Assurance and Improvement
The RI ensures effective quality assurance systems, including review of Regulation 44 reports, preparing Regulation 45 reviews, monitoring safeguarding, complaints, significant events, and overseeing the development plan.
Safeguarding and Protection
The RI retains responsibility for safeguarding oversight, ensuring all incidents are reviewed, actions completed, and learning is embedded. Staff must receive appropriate safeguarding training and follow the home’s procedures.
Ensuring Welfare, Rights, and Outcomes
The RI ensures the home promotes outcomes consistent with the Quality Standards, including safety, stability, education, health, independence, advocacy access, and equality.
Operational Oversight
The RI ensures the home is financially viable, staffed safely, and maintained to regulatory standards including fire safety, health and safety, and environmental checks. Admission processes, matching, and transitions fall under RI oversight.
Communication and Professional Relationships
The RI represents the provider with Ofsted, local authorities, safeguarding partners, health, education and commissioners, ensuring transparent and professional communication.
Person Specification
Essential:
Senior experience in residential childcare
Knowledge of the Regulations and Quality Standards
Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership
Strong safeguarding knowledge
Effective communication, analytical and decision-making abilities
Desirable:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
Experience registering or overseeing children’s homes
Experience liaising with regulatory bodies
Values and Conduct
The RI upholds the values of the Statement of Purpose, including promoting safety, nurturing relationships, individuality, rights, therapeutic practice, and ethical leadership.
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For further information, please contact [email protected]
Pay: £70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
