Responsible Individual – Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential Home
Job Title: Responsible Individual
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced and values‑driven Responsible Individual to provide operational leadership and governance across a defined group of our residential children’s homes. This role is critical in ensuring our homes operate safely, effectively and in full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards. You will play a key role in driving outstanding care, strengthening leadership across homes and ensuring children and young people receive consistent, high‑quality and nurturing support.
Working closely with the Head of Care, you will act as the link between the Senior Leadership Team and Registered Managers, holding overall responsibility for performance, safeguarding, compliance and continuous improvement across your homes. As a Responsible Individual, you will operate with a high level of autonomy, leading your homes as if they were your own business, while contributing to the wider strategic direction and growth of SuperCare.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational Oversight & Compliance – Provide leadership and oversight across assigned homes, ensuring they meet and exceed Ofsted standards.
* Support and challenge Registered Managers to maintain strong governance, safeguarding and compliance.
* Monitor Regulation 45 reports, audits and action plans to ensure continuous improvement.
* Prepare homes for Ofsted inspections and lead post‑inspection action planning.
* Provide accurate and timely reporting to the Head of Care and Executive Team.
* Report Satellite performance to the Board, including growth planning and budget forecasting.
* Safeguarding & Incident Management – Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead across your homes; manage safeguarding incidents promptly, effectively and with appropriate escalation; oversee investigations, regulatory notifications and embed learning across teams.
* Leadership & Team Development – Supervise, coach and develop Registered Managers; drive high performance, accountability and reflective practice; identify and develop future leaders, supporting succession planning; line manage Satellite Coordinators and maintain strong links with central functions.
* Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement – Carry out regular visits to homes, reviewing care delivery, environments and documentation; analyse trends, audits and feedback to drive improvements in care and outcomes; lead on implementing best practice, policy updates and organisational initiatives.
* Partnerships & Communication – Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners and Ofsted; represent SuperCare professionally in external meetings and forums; provide clear recommendations and updates to senior leadership.
* Operational Accountability (RACI) – Take ownership of Manager recruitment, supervision and performance management; oversee grievances and complex people matters within your homes; manage financial performance and resource allocation across your services; audit homes regularly to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
About You
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training.
* Strong understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
* Proven experience as a Registered Manager or senior leader within residential childcare.
* Experience managing safeguarding, compliance and quality across services.
* Experience developing and supporting Registered Managers.
* A child‑focused and values‑led approach.
* Strong leadership and decision‑making capability.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* High levels of organisation and accountability.
* A commitment to delivering safe, nurturing and outstanding homes.
Working Pattern
* Full‑time role with flexibility required: Monday – Friday, 09:00am – 17:30pm.
* Regular travel across regions.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package.
* Performance‑related bonus schemes.
* Private healthcare.
* 24/7 GP access.
* Gym membership contribution.
* Extensive training and CPD opportunities.
* Fully funded Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications.
* Pension scheme.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
* Wellbeing support.
* Clear progression pathways.
* Opportunity to lead and shape multiple homes within a growing organisation.
* Strong central services team, including HR, finance, recruitment, training and therapy.
Legal and Safeguarding Information
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures. We are unable to provide visa sponsorships. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
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