Role Summary
HV Care Ltd is seeking an experienced and compliance-focused
Responsible Individual (RI)
to support the organisation's registration and setup of a new children's residential care home in Gravesend. This is a part-time consultancy-style engagement intended to support
SC1/SC2 registration
, provide early-stage governance, and ensure compliance with
Ofsted
and statutory regulations.
The role is ideal for a senior safeguarding or care professional who is looking to contribute to the founding stages of a high-quality children's home and work closely with the Registered Provider and proposed Registered Manager.
There is a strong opportunity for this role to transition into a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position once SC1 and SC2 registration is complete
, subject to mutual agreement.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the
nominated Responsible Individual
for Ofsted purposes under The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
* Ensure full regulatory compliance during
pre-registration, inspection preparation, and early operational phases
.
* Support the Registered Provider and Registered Manager in embedding strong governance, safeguarding, and operational systems.
* Conduct monthly
quality assurance visits
, audits, and governance reports to ensure readiness for inspection and safe practice.
* Act as the lead liaison with
Ofsted, social workers, and local authorities
during registration and inspection.
* Contribute to the
development of policies
, Statement of Purpose, staff structures, training plans, and regulatory submissions.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and child-centred care from day one.
Person Specification
Essential:
* In-depth knowledge of the
Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
and
Quality Standards
.
* Proven experience as a
Responsible Individual or Registered Manager
in a children's home.
* Strong understanding of
safeguarding
,
Looked After Children (LAC)
procedures, and regulatory compliance.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and regulatory correspondence.
* Clear
Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce)
.
* Availability to engage regularly (monthly) and flexibly in response to registration milestones.
Desirable:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Experience working with children with
Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
.
* Prior experience supporting a
start-up or first-time Ofsted registration
.
Engagement Structure
* Day rate of £250
, benchmarked against a
pro-rata FTE of £50,000/year
.
* Engagement expected to be
1–2 days per month
, with flexibility to increase during key milestones (e.g. inspection, launch).
* Post-registration:
HV Care Ltd is open to offering a
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position
once SC1 and SC2 registration is complete and the home becomes operational.