Location:Head Office Burton-on-Trent (with travel across Staffordshire & Derbyshire homes) Salary:£69,200 Car Allowance Contract:Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern:MondayFriday (95 / 84 flexible around inspections) Hybrid:1 day per week where appropriate About the Organisation We are a fast-growing provider of childrens residential care and education with: 5 childrens homes currently openacross Staffordshire & Derbyshire 6th home opening by Christmas Multiple additional homes planned throughout 20262027 Services for children aged 518with Learning Disabilities (LD)and/or Emotional/Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Homes offering 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 staffing ratiosdepending on needs Embedded therapeutic modelwith on-site therapy support Two new specialist schools launching (SEMH & LD/PD) A strong operational infrastructure including: 2 Operations Directors, 2 Registered Individuals, an Operations Team, HR Manager and HR Advisors Recent Ofsted inspections rated multiple homes as Good, with new homes successfully opened in 20232024 The RI will be based at Head Office when not visiting homes across their allocated cluster. Role Overview The Registered Individual (RI)provides senior leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational guidance across multiple childrens homes. This role combines compliance, quality assurance, and managerial support to ensure high standards across all homes within the cluster. Key Responsibilities Provide line management and oversight to Registered Managers Ensure all homes achieve and maintain Good or OutstandingOfsted ratings Maintain full regulatory compliance and safeguarding standards across homes Support new home openings, including pre-registration planning and setup Oversee quality assurance, audits, and improvement plans Lead or support through Ofsted inspections and regulatory visits Embed a child-centred and therapeutic approach across all homes Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and daily practice meet high standards Support staffing stability, leadership development, and workforce retention Manage complex cases, escalations, and multi-agency working Build and maintain strong relationships with external professionals and local authorities Initially, the RI will oversee approx. 23 homes, expanding as new services open. Candidate Requirements Essential: Must be an experienced Registered Individual Strong track record in Ofsted compliance and regulatory oversight Experience overseeing multiple homes or managing a large, complex home Expertise in LD/EBD care and safeguarding Confident in operational and strategic decision-making Desirable: Experience in new home openings Experience in fast-growing providers Strong quality assurance and improvement planning background Salary & Benefits £69,200 base salary Car Allowance Ofsted performance bonus Company pension Private medical insurance Free parking Training and professional development Support from an experienced operations and HR team One day per week hybrid working option