Responsible Individual – Children’s Home

Children’s Home Responsible Individual
Interim contract | Part‑time
Competitive interim rate
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Flexible working available

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 18 May 2026.

Are you ready to step into a role where your leadership directly shapes the lives of children and young people? As Children’s Home Responsible Individual, you will work closely with senior leaders and Registered Managers to ensure exceptional standards of care, compliance and culture across a high‑performing residential setting. You will be trusted to provide clear oversight, professional challenge and inspirational leadership at a pivotal time, with an immediate start available for the right person.
This is an opportunity to bring your experience, values and personality into an organisation that truly believes children deserve more than “good enough”. You will be empowered to influence practice, strengthen stability and help create homes filled with warmth, safety and opportunity.

Your Role as Children’s Home Responsible Individual:

• Strategic oversight and governance, ensuring homes meet and exceed regulatory and safeguarding standards
• Leadership and support to Registered Managers, driving quality, consistency and inspection readiness
• Accountability for compliance, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Championing a child‑centred culture where young people can thrive emotionally, socially and developmentally
• Acting as a visible, credible leader who brings challenge, support and direction

Your previous experience as Children’s Home Responsible Individual:

• Recent experience as a Responsible Individual or Registered Manager within a children’s residential setting
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Level 4 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of regulation, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations
• Full UK Driving Licence and confidence working across multiple services

This interim opportunity offers pace, purpose and impact. You will be valued for what you bring, supported by a collaborative senior team and given the autonomy to make a real difference from day one. Review points are built in early, ensuring clarity, momentum and the chance to extend if both sides are aligned.

If you’re interested in discussing this Children’s Home Responsible Individual opportunity in more detail, or you know someone who would be a strong fit, please contact Angico on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch.)

Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce and do not discriminate. Recruitment decisions are based on experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process.

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