Responsible Individual (Children's Residential)
Outreach Staffing Solutions Ltd
Dover · posted 8 August 2026
Salary
£104,000 – £130,000 a year
Location
Dover, Kent
Category
Social Care
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Responsible Individual to join values-led children's residential provider as they prepare to launch their second Ofsted-registered home in Kent.
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
Built on strong ethics and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people, this organisation has entered the sector with one clear purpose to provide exceptional care, outstanding safeguarding, and life-changing outcomes. This is a good opportunity to have significant influence, working alongside an ambitious leadership team to establish a service built on quality rather than profit.
The Role
As Responsible Individual, you will provide strategic leadership and governance across the service, ensuring the home is fully compliant with Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations.
Working closely with the Registered Manager and Directors, you will provide support, guidance and constructive challenge while helping to establish a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic oversight of the children's home
Supporting and mentoring the Registered Manager
Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes legislation
Overseeing safeguarding, governance and quality assurance processes
Reviewing audits, Regulation 44 reports and quality improvement plans
Monitoring service performance and driving continuous improvement
Preparing the service for Ofsted inspections
Acting as the primary liaison with Ofsted and external stakeholders
Supporting safer recruitment, workforce development and organisational growth
Promoting a child-centred, trauma-informed culture where young people can thrive
About You
We're looking for an experienced Responsible Individual or senior children's residential xwzovoh leader who has:
Significant experience within children's residential care
Previous experience as a Responsible Individual or senior operational leader
Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
Strong understanding of Ofsted inspection frameworks and safeguarding legislation
Experience supporting Registered Managers to achieve positive regulatory outcomes
Proven ability to develop high-performing, compliant services
Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel as required
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Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
Built on strong ethics and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people, this organisation has entered the sector with one clear purpose to provide exceptional care, outstanding safeguarding, and life-changing outcomes. This is a good opportunity to have significant influence, working alongside an ambitious leadership team to establish a service built on quality rather than profit.
The Role
As Responsible Individual, you will provide strategic leadership and governance across the service, ensuring the home is fully compliant with Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations.
Working closely with the Registered Manager and Directors, you will provide support, guidance and constructive challenge while helping to establish a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic oversight of the children's home
Supporting and mentoring the Registered Manager
Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes legislation
Overseeing safeguarding, governance and quality assurance processes
Reviewing audits, Regulation 44 reports and quality improvement plans
Monitoring service performance and driving continuous improvement
Preparing the service for Ofsted inspections
Acting as the primary liaison with Ofsted and external stakeholders
Supporting safer recruitment, workforce development and organisational growth
Promoting a child-centred, trauma-informed culture where young people can thrive
About You
We're looking for an experienced Responsible Individual or senior children's residential xwzovoh leader who has:
Significant experience within children's residential care
Previous experience as a Responsible Individual or senior operational leader
Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
Strong understanding of Ofsted inspection frameworks and safeguarding legislation
Experience supporting Registered Managers to achieve positive regulatory outcomes
Proven ability to develop high-performing, compliant services
Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel as required