Responsible Individual

Posting date:	12 December 2025
Salary:	£60,000 to £75,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 January 2026
Location:	Birmingham
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56482-20726

Summary

Responsible Individual
£70,000 + bonus
Birmingham based

On behalf of our client, a well-established provider of high-quality residential care for children and young people, we are seeking an experienced and dedicated Responsible Individual (RI) to join their leadership team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven senior leader within children’s residential services who is passionate about driving excellence and delivering outstanding outcomes for young people.

The Role

The successful candidate will act as the Responsible Individual across multiple children’s homes, providing strategic oversight and ensuring full compliance with Ofsted standards. The role requires strong leadership, a commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to support and challenge Registered Managers to maintain the highest quality of care.

Key Details

• Salary circa £70,000 plus bonus

  
  

• Full-time position

  
  

• Minimum expectation of three days per week on site across the homes

  
  

• Additional duties may be completed remotely

  
  

• Opportunity to influence service development within a growing organisation

  
  Candidate Profile

  We are seeking an individual who:

  • Has substantial experience within children’s residential care

    
    

  • Holds a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practice

    
    

  • Demonstrates exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills

    
    

  • Is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people

    
    

  • Can build effective, professional relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders

    
    Why This Role?

    This position offers the chance to play a pivotal role within a child-focused organisation that prioritises quality, safeguarding, and continuous improvement. It is ideal for someone looking to take on a strategic leadership role with the autonomy to shape services and drive positive change.