Responsible Individual Children's Home - #1660600

We are looking to recruit a Responsible Individual for a Children's Home within a Children Services organisation operating in South East London and Essex.

To act as the Ofsted-registered Responsible Individual for the designated children’s home and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The role requires providing operational support and leadership to maintain high standards of care and service, safeguarding children, and exceeding regulatory expectations.

• A sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with the residential care of young people. This will include Children’s’ Homes Regulations, Health and Safety legislation etc.
• A management qualification of at least or equivalent to Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social care for Children and Young people. The role holder must have completed the full registration process and declared fit by Ofsted for each assignment to a home.
• Proven people management skills within a residential setting, including motivating, directing, delegating.
• Proven organisational and financial management skills.
• A strong background of successful residential children’s home management is essential, preferably with knowledge of Ofsted requirements, working in challenging environments and leading excellence in care.
• Turnaround experience in children’s homes and a successful problem solver.
• Achieved Good or Outstanding judgements in previous settings under their leadership.

The position is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Refresh Recruitment does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License

Title: Responsible Individual Children's Home

Location: South East London

Salary: £65-80K + Bonus DOE

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