Responsible Individual (Children’s Residential Care) Location: Derbyshire & West Midlands Salary: £350 – £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 Re...