Strategic Leader/Responsible Individual
Our highly respected education client who offers support to children with complex based in wellington is looking for Temporary Part and Full Time experienced strategic leaders to hit the ground running and strengthen the team to move the team forward, these may lead to permanent employment.
As the Responsible Individual, you will provide strategic leadership and accountability, ensuring the home consistently meets or exceeds the Childrens Homes (Quality Standards) and maintains an Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding, providing strategic oversight and governance, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and internal quality frameworks, supporting, challenging, and holding the Registered Manager to account for service quality, staffing, safeguarding, and outcomes for children.
You will also be leading on continuous improvement, driving innovation and best practice to enhance the quality of care and provision, promoting a robust culture of safeguarding, ensuring policies, training, and practice are fully embedded across the home. Building and sustaining effective relationships with Ofsted, local authorities, commissioners, and external stakeholders, representing the organisation with professionalism and credibility.
Ideal Candidate
* Demonstrable senior leadership experience within Childrens Residential Services at RI, Registered Manager, or Director level (minimum of 3 years at this level).
* In date enhanced DBS
* Full UK driving licence (essential).
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health & Social Care (minimum requirement)
* Strong understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and safeguarding legislation.
* Evidence of successfully leading or supporting a service to achieve a Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcome.
* Excellent communication, governance, and relationship-management skills.
* A genuine commitment to promoting positive outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.
* Be aware that the role may involve occasional out-of-hours work to respond to emergencies or regulatory requirements.
Hours
Part Time/Full time
9-5pm (may have to be flexible on business needs)
Salary
£17.30 - £18.26 Depending on experience
Free on-site parking.
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