Responsible Individual (Children's Residential Care)
Job Description
Responsible Individual (Childrenandrsquo;s Residential Care)
Location: Derbyshire andamp; West Midlands
Salary: andpound;350 andndash; andpound;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 childrenandrsquo;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:
Childrenandrsquo;s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
Quality Standards
Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
You will provide strategic oversight, leadership support, and governanceandmdash;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 andamp; Governance
- Ensure full compliance with childrenandrsquo;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 andamp; 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 andamp; 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 childrenand#39;s voices influence service development
- Drive continuous improvement through learning and feedback
About You
Essential Experience
- Significant experience within childrenandrsquo;s residential care
- In-depth knowledge of Childrenandrsquo;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 andamp; Management (or equivalent)
- Experience overseeing multiple homes
- DSL Level 3 safeguarding qualification
- Experience supporting or supervising Registered Managers
Whatandrsquo;s On Offer
Competitive day rate (andpound;350andndash;andpound;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 childrenandrsquo;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.