Responsible Individual

Job Title: Responsible Individual – Children’s Residential Care (Learning Disabilities & EBD)
Location: Chelsmford, Essex, UK
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Responsible Individual to join a leading specialist provider of children’s residential care services. This senior leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee multiple homes across Brightlingsea, Basildon, and Romford, ensuring high standards of care and full compliance with Ofsted regulations. The Responsible Individual will work closely with the existing leadership team to deliver strategic oversight, promote continuous improvement, and foster a safe, nurturing environment for children with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young lives and have a strong background in children’s residential care, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all homes meet and exceed Ofsted standards and regulations
Support preparation for inspections and address areas of non-compliance
Provide strategic leadership and develop policies aligned with best practices
Oversee quality assurance processes, conduct audits, and analyze performance data
Manage and support Registered Managers, promoting professional development
Maintain robust safeguarding policies and oversee care planning and outcomes
Build collaborative relationships with Local Authorities, health professionals, and education providers
Support budget oversight, resource allocation, and occupancy management

Requirements:

Significant senior experience within children’s residential care, ideally as a Responsible Individual or Registered Manager
Proven experience working with children with LD and EBD
In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills
Full UK Driving License
Relevant qualification in Social Work, Child Care, or a related field (or willingness to work towards one)

Join us as a Responsible Individual in children’s residential care and help shape high-quality homes that change lives.

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