Responsible Individual

Are you an experienced leader within children’s residential care looking to step into a strategic, multi-site role?

Do you thrive in a position where safeguarding, compliance, and quality care are at the heart of everything you do?

Looking for an opportunity to influence service standards, support high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people?

Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing provider of children’s residential care as they look to appoint a Responsible Individual to oversee multiple homes across the region.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a passionate and experienced professional to ensure regulatory excellence, drive service improvement, and deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position where you will hold overall accountability for compliance, safeguarding, and quality across a portfolio of children’s residential homes.

You will work closely with Registered Managers, providing guidance, oversight, and strategic direction to ensure homes operate to the highest possible standards.

Combining leadership, regulatory expertise, and operational oversight, this role is ideal for someone committed to delivering exceptional care and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as the Responsible Individual in line with Ofsted requirements

* Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015

* Lead safeguarding, quality assurance, and regulatory best practice

* Support and oversee Registered Managers across multiple homes

* Provide leadership, coaching, and promote high-performance culture

* Monitor performance, conduct audits, and drive service improvements

* Maintain consistent, high-quality care standards across all services

* Act as key liaison with Ofsted and external stakeholders

* Build strong partnerships and support positive inspection outcomes

* Ensure children receive safe, nurturing, and high-quality care

About You

We’re looking for a confident and experienced leader with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people.

You will be organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple services while maintaining exceptional standards of care and compliance.

Skills & Experience Required

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Residential Childcare) or equivalent

* Extensive experience within children’s residential care

* Experience as a Registered Manager or senior leader

* Strong knowledge of Ofsted and safeguarding frameworks

* Proven ability to improve and manage services effectively

* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

* Ability to manage multiple sites in a fast-paced environment

You Will Be

* A values-driven and child-focused leader

* Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused

* Passionate about high-quality care delivery

* Confident supporting and influencing teams

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Opportunity to shape and grow services

* Supportive and progressive organisation

* Ongoing professional development

* Real opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Safeguarding

Gillespie Recruitment and our client are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a rewarding Responsible Individual role where you can lead, influence, and make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Gillespie Recruitment to find out more
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed