Responsible Individual (Children s Residential Care)
Location: Derbyshire and West Midlands
Salary: GBP 350 GBP 500 per day (DOE)
Hours: Part:time (up to 16 hours per week)
Contract: Consultancy / Self:Employed preferred (flexible for the right candidate)
Advertised by: Diamond Search Recruitment
About the Opportunity
Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well:established and expanding children s residential care provider to recruit an experienced Responsible Individual (RI).
This is a senior, strategic role offering the opportunity to work across two services:
A well:established home in Derby
A developing service in Sutton Coldfield progressing through registration
The position is ideally suited to a highly experienced care professional seeking a flexible, high:impact consultancy role where you can drive compliance, quality, and outcomes for children.
The Role
As the Responsible Individual, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that services operate to the highest standards, in full compliance with:
Children s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
Quality Standards
Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
You will provide strategic oversight, leadership support, and governance ensuring that children receive safe, nurturing, and trauma:informed care.
You will also act as the key liaison between the organisation, Registered Managers, and Ofsted.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance and Governance
Ensure full compliance with children s home regulations and quality standards Oversee adherence to the Social Care Common Inspection Framework Monitor and ensure timely statutory notifications Support homes through Ofsted inspections and post:inspection action plans Maintain compliant Statements of Purpose and policies
Leadership and Management Support
Provide mentoring, challenge, and professional guidance to Registered Managers Support leadership development and strong team culture Contribute to performance management and service improvement Offer supervision where required
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
Maintain strong oversight of safeguarding practice across all homes Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation and local procedures Monitor incidents, complaints, and allegations, ensuring learning is embedded Review Regulation 44 reports and Regulation 45 reviews Conduct quality assurance visits and implement improvement plans
Operational Oversight
Support occupancy planning and placement decisions Monitor budget use and resource allocation Promote child:centred and trauma:informed care Ensure childrens voices influence service development Drive continuous improvement through learning and feedback
About You
Essential Experience
Significant experience within children s residential care In:depth knowledge of Children s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards Strong understanding of the SCCIF framework Proven safeguarding expertise Experience in quality assurance and service improvement Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
Desirable
Previous experience as a Responsible Individual or Registered Manager Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent) Experience overseeing multiple homes DSL Level 3 safeguarding qualification Experience supporting or supervising Registered Managers
What s On Offer
Competitive day rate ( GBP 350 GBP 500 depending on experience)
Flexible, part:time working (approx. 2 days per week)
Opportunity to shape and influence high:quality care services
Work with an ambitious and growth:focused organisation
Hybrid autonomy with meaningful on:site impact
Apply Now
If you are an experienced senior leader in children s residential care looking for a flexible, strategic role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion.