An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Responsible Individual to join an investor-backed, fast-growing children’s residential care provider operating across Chesterfield and Birmingham. The organisation has recently been established and is entering an ambitious growth phase, with a strong pipeline of new children’s homes planned over the coming years.
This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to take oversight of early-stage services, support new home registrations, and play a key role in shaping the quality, culture, and operational standards across a growing portfolio of homes.
Key Responsibilities
Take on temporary and ongoing RI registration for children’s homes across Chesterfield and Birmingham
Support the launch and mobilisation of new residential children’s homes
Provide strategic oversight and ensure regulatory compliance across all services
Build and support strong leadership teams within each home
Ensure consistent, high-quality standards of care across all provisions
Oversee safeguarding, quality assurance, and operational performance
Work closely with senior leadership and investors to support structured growth
Ensure all homes are aligned with Ofsted requirements and best practice standards
Contribute to the long-term development and expansion strategy of the organisation
Requirements
Previous experience as a Responsible Individual within children’s residential care
Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks and compliance requirements
Experience supporting the setup or turnaround of children’s homes (desirable)
Proven ability to oversee multiple services or developing provisions
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
Passion for delivering high-quality outcomes for children and young people
What’s on Offer
Flexible salary depending on experience
Bonus/commission structure (to be confirmed)
Flexible working pattern
Opportunity to shape and lead a rapidly expanding care provider
Clear progression pathway to Director of Operations / COO level
Existing RI consultancy support available for transition and guidance
If you are a strong senior leader looking for a high-growth opportunity where you can make a real impact from the ground up, we would love to hear from you for a confidential discussion.
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