Responsible Individual (childrens)

DUAL RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL (RI) - Children's Home
Location: Cannock, Staffordshire
Recruiter: Diamond Search Recruitment
Sector: Residential Children’s Care
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + great benefits!
Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be representing a well‑established and values‑led children’s services provider in the appointment of an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) for dual children’s residential settings in Cannock, Staffordshire.
This is a critical leadership role, offering the opportunity to play a key part in ensuring high‑quality, compliant, and child‑centred care.
🔑 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Act as the Responsible Individual in line with Ofsted requirements
* Provide strategic oversight and governance of the children’s home
* Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
* Support, supervise, and hold the Registered Manager to account
* Liaise effectively with Ofsted, placing authorities, and external stakeholders
* Drive continuous improvement and maintain positive inspection outcomes
✅ ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Already registered with Ofsted as a Responsible Individual
* Clean and satisfactory Ofsted history
* Minimum 3–4 years’ experience in a Responsible Individual or equivalent senior role
* In‑depth knowledge of regulatory, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks
* Strong leadership, governance, and quality‑assurance skills
* Enhanced DBS (clear) and strong professional references
⭐ DESIRABLE
* Experience supporting homes rated Good or Outstanding
* Demonstrable commitment to trauma‑informed, child‑centred care
📩 APPLY NOW
This role is being recruited urgently. Applications will be handled in strict confidence by Diamond Search Recruitment.
Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed