Job Title:Responsible Individual
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Location: Market Weighton, YO43
Salary: £70,000 £140,000 (experience-dependent) + Profit Share Bonus
A flagship, purpose-built Low Secure Childrens Residential Home is being launched in Market Weighton. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-specification site from the ground up.
The facility will feature 12 luxury ensuite bedrooms and professionally landscaped gardens, currently undergoing a premium refurbishment due for completion within 34 months.
We are seeking a high-calibre Responsible Individual to lead this project, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Launch & Compliance: Lead the initial setup, including the development of robust Ofsted-compliant policies and procedures
Team Building: Recruit, train, and mentor a full multidisciplinary team
Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, maintaining a focus on therapeutic outcomes and achieving Outstanding regulatory ratings
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for Childrens Services and Local Authorities to secure placements and build strong partnerships
Commercial Oversight: Manage budgets and drive financial performance through effective commercial leadership
Essential Qualifications & Requirements (Ofsted)
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Minimum of 2 years experience within the last 5 years working in a position relevant to residential childcare
At least 1 year in a supervisory/management role within a childrens residential setting
Thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations, including the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
Proven experience in achieving Ofsted ratings of Good or Outstanding
Ability to meet the fit person requirements xsngvjr for both Registered Manager and Responsible Individual roles under Ofsted
What Were Looking For
Low Secure Expertise: Extensive experience within Low Secure environments for children
Ofsted Knowledge: Strong track record managing Ofsted-regulated services
Leadership: Experience in policy development and large-scale staff recruitment
Network: Established relationships with Local Authorities and Childrens Services
Benefits
Market-leading salary (£70,000 £140,000)
Lucrative profit share bonus scheme
Opportunity to shape a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility