Here at Hamptons we are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established  and passionate children’s residential care provider in their search for a Responsible Individual to join their senior management team and to be instrumental opening their brand new children’s homes based in Leicestershire.

The Role: Responsible Individual

• To be the Ofsted registered Responsible Individual for the children’s home and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure that the home meet relevant requirements set out in legislation
• To provide effective leadership and management of the home
• To ensure a high standard of consistent care and service in accordance with legislation, government guidance, regulations and standards, and the policies and procedures of the registered provider
• To oversee the management of placements within the home and to liaise with managers in formulating jointly agreed plans to ensure a coordinated approach to services for children and young people

About You:

• Substantial experience of managing care planning practice in children’s homes; identifying, assessing, planning, delivering, monitoring, and evaluating outcomes
• Extensive knowledge of law and practice relating to looked after children
• Have the business and management skills to supervise the management of the service efficiently and effectively
• Proven multi-site managerial experience across children’s residential services
• Must have previous experience as a Responsible Individual or Area Manager in a children’s residential setting with proven Ofsted outcomes
• Flexibility to be on site on a regular basis

What’s on Offer:

• Up to £60K
• Full time
• Opportunity to be part of some exciting growth plans
• Supportive management team
• Competitive annual leave

About:
Our client has been providing specialist residential care for those with complex care needs to children aged 7 and upwards for over a decade – in a warm and welcoming environment they are encouraged to call home. With a lot of love, passion, and support, they offer care for those with a range of developmental disorders and other needs, along with specialist autism residential care in the reassuring surroundings of a real home.

Recruitment Timeline:
Applications to be made as soon as possible

To apply, please complete the below form and include an up to date CV. Or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Charlotte on liam@hamptonsresourcing.com or 01926 354605

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