Responsible Individual – Children’s Residential Services

Location: West London / Middlesex (M4 Corridor) Rate: £400 – £450 per day Contract: Flexible / Consultancy (days increasing as portfolio grows)

We’re working with an ambitious children’s residential care provider who is looking to appoint an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) to support the launch and development of their growing portfolio of homes across West London and the Middlesex area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RI who enjoys building services from the ground up and wants to play a key role in shaping a provider’s long-term growth strategy.

About the Role

Initially, you will oversee one home preparing to open, with a second service launching shortly after. The provider has clear growth plans and expects the portfolio to reach four homes within the next 12–24 months, at which point you would oversee the full group.

The position is being offered on a flexible day-rate basis, with the number of working days increasing as additional homes become operational.

The Homes

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Two homes currently close to opening in the West London / Middlesex area

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One home already has a highly experienced Registered Manager in place (previous RI experience)

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Recruitment is underway for the second home’s Registered Manager

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Future homes planned across the M4 corridor

The provider is well prepared for launch and is keen to appoint an RI who can help guide the services through registration and establish strong operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

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Oversee Ofsted registration and regulatory compliance

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Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to Registered Managers

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Ensure services meet and exceed Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

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Support the development of new homes as the organisation expands

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Maintain strong safeguarding and governance frameworks across the services

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Drive continuous improvement and positive Ofsted outcomes

The Ideal Candidate

We’re keen to speak with individuals who have:

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Previous experience as a Responsible Individual within children’s residential care

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A proven track record of registering new homes and achieving positive Ofsted outcomes

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Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and inspection framework

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The ability to mentor and support Registered Managers

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A strategic mindset and passion for building high-quality services

Why Apply?

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£400 – £450 day rate

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Flexible working structure with increasing involvement as the portfolio grows

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Opportunity to shape a developing group of children’s homes

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Work closely with committed owners who are investing in quality services

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Immediate start available

If you’re an experienced RI looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the growth and quality of a provider’s services, we’d love to hear from you