Responsible Individual – Start-Up Children’s Home
Location: Bolsover, Derbyshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 (Highly Competitive & Matched to Experience)
Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Start Date: Flexible
Be part of building something special from day one.
We’re in the very early stages of launching a brand-new children’s home in Bolsover, and we’re looking for a passionate and committed Responsible Individual to join us on this journey.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role from the ground up — working closely alongside the Registered Manager and operational team to help create a high-quality, safe, and nurturing environment for the young people in our care.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has the vision and values to help shape a new provision from scratch.
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Brings strong knowledge of children’s residential care regulations and best practice.
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Has previous experience in a senior role (Responsible Individual or similar).
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Is confident working with Ofsted and other external stakeholders.
Why This Role?
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Influence from Day One – Your voice and values will help set the foundation for how the home operates.
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True Collaboration – Work closely with the Registered Manager and leadership team to shape the service.
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Supportive Culture – We’re building a positive, open team culture where children’s needs come first.
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Realistic and Flexible – We're not looking for perfection. We're looking for the right person.
Let’s Keep it Casual – Fancy a Coffee? ☕
Rather than jumping straight into formal interviews, we’d love to meet up informally for a coffee and a chat. This is as much about finding the right person as it is about offering the right role