Responsible Individual

4 Bed EBD Children’s Home (2 Young People)
Stoke on Trent | £350 to £450 per day DOE | Part time (min. 1 day per week)

A small, well resourced children’s home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs, high staffing levels, strong investment in learning and development and leadership that stays close to practice.

They’re now looking for a Responsible Individual who wants to play an active role in shaping quality as the organisation continues to grow.

Why this role stands out

Small home, meaningful oversight
With only two young people, there’s space to understand lived experience, relationships and progress over time.

Investment in people
Frontline salaries sit above sector averages and the wider team benefit from wellbeing support, referral schemes, employee discounts and a comprehensive EAP. It reflects a culture that values the people delivering care.

Visible, engaged leadership
Directors remain connected to day to day practice and are focused on building homes that are nurturing, safe and ambitious for children.

Opportunity to influence growth
As additional homes open, there is scope to shape practice, support new services and contribute at a more strategic level if that appeals.

The role

This is a part time Responsible Individual position providing oversight across a small children’s residential service. You’ll spend time in the home each week, alongside additional remote hours, maintaining a clear view of quality, culture and compliance.

You’ll focus on what makes the biggest difference to children’s experiences
relationships, consistency, reflective practice and thoughtful risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Hold the formal Ofsted Responsible Individual role

• Provide clear oversight of safeguarding, care quality and regulatory compliance

• Visit the home regularly, spending time with children and staff to understand daily practice

• Work in partnership with the Registered Manager, offering guidance, reflection and constructive challenge

• Review incidents, themes and learning to support continuous improvement

• Oversee Regulation 45 reporting and internal monitoring systems

• Maintain strong professional relationships with local authorities, Ofsted and partner agencies

• Support policy development, training priorities and service improvement plans

What you’ll bring

• Experience as a Responsible Individual,

• A track record of contributing to Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

• Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

• Confident safeguarding judgement and decision making

• The ability to mentor and develop Registered Managers

• A genuine interest in hearing children’s views and understanding how practice is experienced

• Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or equivalent) with current CPD

Experience that would be valuable

• Oversight of small homes supporting children who have experienced trauma

• Supporting services through registration, inspection or growth

• Working with children presenting complex behaviours linked to attachment or neurodiversity

What you can expect

• A role where your professional curiosity is welcomed.

• Time to focus on quality rather than volume.

• A service that wants thoughtful oversight and values experience.

How to apply

If you’re an experienced Responsible Individual or senior leader in children’s residential care and you’re looking for a part time opportunity where you can influence practice and support strong outcomes for children, apply with your CV.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal conversation initially, with full service details shared at that stage.