Are you an experienced Operations Manager or Responsible Individual in residential children's homes? Would you like to work for an exciting and ambitious local authority? Apply here!

The Responsible Individual will be the lead in all residential homes and accommodation, oversee all Ofsted compliance and regulatory compliance, build and manage a high performing team of Registered Managers, be responsible for managing budgets and financial performance of the homes.

The Responsible Individual role is a permanent full time paying £60,000 - £65,000 plus car allowance and comes with highly attractive public sector benefits.

My client is a local authority in the South West who are looking to open a portfolio of children's homes and accommodation for young people in their region.

In line with these plans, we are looking for an experienced and influential Responsible Individual to be the focal point and to lead this exciting development.

The successful candidate must have

• Proven experience as an RI or Senior Manager within children's homes


• Strong knowledge and understanding of Ofsted, children's home regulations and safeguarding


• Experience in working with experienced Registered Managers


• Based in the South West commutable to Gloucestershire regularly

If you are looking to join an exciting and ambitious local authority with exciting plans, apply here!

I am looking for candidates with substantial Responsible Individual and/or Operations experience in children's homes, experience in adults services will not be considered.