Here at Hamptons we are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and ambitious children’s residential care provider in their search for a Regional Manager / Responsible Individual to oversee two OFSTED-registered Learning Disability children’s homes based in Essex.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Responsible Individual who can combine strong regulatory knowledge with commercial and operational oversight.

The Role: Regional Manager / Responsible Individual

• To register with Ofsted as the Responsible Individual for the designated children’s homes and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure full regulatory and legislative compliance

• To provide effective leadership and strategic oversight across two Learning Disability homes

• To ensure services consistently meet and exceed standards set out in legislation, government guidance, regulations, and organisational policies

• To promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture and ensure Health & Safety compliance at all times

• To ensure all homes meet mandatory training and compliance targets

• To work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team on new business and development projects

• To take responsibility for financial performance, including delivering agreed EBITDA, ROI and cash management targets in line with annual budgets

• To optimise profitability while maintaining high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people

• To promote personalised, child-centred care and drive continuous service improvement

About You:

• Formal sector-related qualification (Level 5 or Level 7 desirable) or willingness to work towards

• Thorough understanding of legislation and regulations relating to residential children’s homes (essential)

• Proven senior leadership experience within children’s residential services

• Experience working on new business or service development projects

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and drive financial performance

• Significant experience within a relevant health and social care setting

• Previous Responsible Individual or senior multi-site management experience preferred

What’s on Offer:

• £80,000 per annum plus bonus

• Full-time (40 hours per week)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• NEST pension scheme

• Fully funded training and qualifications

• Enhanced DBS paid

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff discount schemes

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Supportive senior leadership team

About:

Our client provides specialist residential care for children and young people with Learning Disabilities, delivering high-quality, personalised support within nurturing home environments. They are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children while maintaining strong regulatory standards and sustainable growth.

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications to be made as soon as possible.

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact alex@hamptonsresourcing.com.

Hamptons is passionate about equality and committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.