Karisla Healthcare is seeking an experienced and values-driven Responsible Individual (RI) to provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for its newly re-purposed children’s residential home specialising in complex care. This is a senior, influential role and a key appointment within the organisation, ensuring the service operates to the highest standards of care, compliance, and safeguarding in line with Ofsted regulations.
This opportunity offers professional autonomy, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping a high-quality service from its early stages through registration and beyond. You will work closely with the Registered Manager, Directors, and wider senior leadership team to establish strong foundations, embed best practice, and drive continuous improvement.
The Role
As Responsible Individual, you will provide clear strategic direction and leadership, ensuring the home consistently meets regulatory, legislative, and organisational requirements. You will hold oversight of governance arrangements, quality assurance processes, and safeguarding practice, while supporting the Registered Manager to deliver outstanding care and outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.
You will take a lead role in Ofsted registration and inspections, ensuring the service is fully prepared, compliant, and confident in demonstrating safe, effective, and child-centred practice. Acting as a key link between the service, directors, and external stakeholders, you will ensure transparency, accountability, and robust decision-making at all levels.Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and company policies
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Support, supervise, and challenge the Registered Manager, offering professional guidance and performance oversight.
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Ensure strong governance arrangements are in place, promoting accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement.
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Lead and oversee Ofsted registration, inspections, and quality assurance processes.
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Maintain effective professional relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and external agencies.
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Review monitoring reports, audits, complaints, and outcomes to identify risks, strengths, and areas for development.
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Promote a culture of safeguarding, transparency, and child-centred practice across the service.
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Ensure that safeguarding concerns, incidents, and regulatory notifications are managed appropriately and without delay.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a confident, reflective leader with a proven track record in senior leadership within children’s residential services. You will have a strong understanding of governance, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, and the ability to influence and motivate senior teams.
Essential requirements include:
Proven experience as a Responsible Individual or senior leader within children’s residential care.
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In-depth knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted inspection framework
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Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or above).
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Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding, and quality assurance.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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A professional, values-led approach with the confidence to challenge and support effectively.
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Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when required.
Why Join Karisla Limited?
Karisla Limited is a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children with complex needs. We recognise the value of experienced leadership and offer an environment where your expertise will be respected and supported.
What we offer:
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Flexible working commitment: 1 day per month until registration, increasing to 1 day per week post-registration.
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Competitive £450 per day rate
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Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
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Comprehensive support from HR, Quality, Compliance, Clinical, and Operational teams.
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Access to ongoing training and professional development.
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32 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata).
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
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Life assurance at twice your annual salary.
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Fully funded DBS checks, including renewals.
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Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
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Staff referral bonus of £500.
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Blue Light Card membership with discounts of up to 50%.
A festive gift as a token of appreciation at Christmas.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced and motivated professional ready to lead with integrity and shape the future of a children’s residential service, we would love to hear from you