Responsible Individual Romford Basildon and Brightlingsea Essex
5 days ago
Romford
Responsible Individual Romford Basildon and Brightlingsea Essex • Are you a Registered Manager looking to step into a Responsible Individual position? We seek a confident, experienced and values-driven Responsible Individual to join our senior leadership team, working alongside our existing Responsible Individual to provide strong strategic leadership and regulatory oversight across our services. We are looking for someone with experience supporting 8-18s in Emotional Behavioural Difficulties also experience in Learning Disabilities Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum Key Responsibilities of our Responsible Individual • Regulatory Compliance, • Ensure all homes meet and exceed Ofsted regulations and standards, • Support preparation for Ofsted inspections., • Address areas of non-compliance and implement robust improvement plans. Governance & Leadership, • Provide strategic leadership across services., • Develop, review and implement policies aligned with regulatory and best practice standards., • Promote accountability and a culture of continuous improvement. Quality Assurance, • Support and oversee a comprehensive quality assurance framework., • Conduct regular audits of care practices and systems., • Analyse performance data and report against KPIs to Directors., • Maintain accurate regulatory records. Staff Leadership & Performance, • Direct Line Management for Registered Managers, providing supervision and performance oversight., • Monitor indicators such as sickness, turnover and complaints., • Support interim management where required., • Promote professional development and learning. Safeguarding & Welfare, • Ensure safeguarding policies are robust and consistently applied., • Maintain oversight of care planning and outcomes., • Develop strong knowledge of each child, their Care Plans and EHCPs., • Uphold the rights, safety and wellbeing of every child. Stakeholder Engagement, • Work collaboratively with Local Authorities, health professionals and education providers., • Build positive relationships with children, families and external partners.What we require from our Responsible Individual, • Significant senior experience within children’s residential care., • Experience as a Registered Manager or Responsible Individual., • Proven experience across both EBD and LD services., • In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations., • Strong safeguarding expertise., • Strategic thinking and analytical capability, • Excellent communication and partnership working skills., • A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people., • Full UK Driving License., • You will join a supportive and inclusive culture where your leadership and experience truly matter., • Salary & Benefits: • £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Hybrid working model, • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme, • Pension (3% contribution), • Annual pay review, • Employee Assistance Programme, • CPD opportunities following probation, • Access to Development and Welfare Manager, • Mental Health First Aiders, • Team building days, • Employee of the Month scheme, • Refer a Friend Scheme, • Casual dress, • Company events