Responsible Individual (RI) – Children’s Residential Services

Hybrid / Field-Based – Surrey, Kent & Surrounding Counties £50,000 – £55,000 per annum + Bonus Full-Time | Permanent | Monday–Friday

Make a Real Difference at Leadership Level

We’re looking for an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) or senior leader within children’s residential care who’s ready to take on a strategic, multi-site role with real impact.

This is an opportunity to step into (or continue in) a senior leadership position where your expertise will directly shape the quality, safety, and success of children’s residential homes. You’ll work closely with Registered Managers to strengthen services, support teams, and drive consistently positive Ofsted outcomes.

If you’re passionate about high-quality, child-centred care and confident in navigating Ofsted frameworks, this could be your next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Acting as the Ofsted Responsible Individual across a portfolio of residential children’s homes

* Providing hands-on leadership, mentoring and professional guidance to Registered Managers

* Ensuring full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards

* Leading safeguarding oversight, governance, and quality assurance processes

* Supporting homes to achieve Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings

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