Responsible Individual (Children’s Residential Services)
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £65,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Bonus, Company Care, Flex Working, Enhanced pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, Tyne-Tees, Durham |
| Company: | CureYourSearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58965271 |
Summary
Responsible Individual (Children’s Residential Services)
Location: Durham, England (covering multiple children’s homes)
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on hours)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Predominantly on-site with some remote working
We are currently working with a client, seeking an experienced and values-led Responsible Individual to join a small, progressive group of trauma-informed Residential Children’s Homes operating within a Therapeutic Community model.
The Role: Responsible Individual (Children’s Residential Services)
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support to Registered Managers
- Ensure safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and quality standards
- Maintain Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Drive continuous improvement and therapeutic practice across homes
What We’re Looking For: Responsible Individual (Children’s Residential Services)
- Senior experience in Residential Children’s Care (Registered Manager level preferred)
- Proven Good/Outstanding Ofsted history
- Strong trauma-informed and therapeutic knowledge (including PACE)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
- Confident, nurturing leader with a full UK driving licence
Benefits Include:
- Bonuses
- 35 days annual leave
- Company car
- Laptop & mobile phone
- Enhanced pension
- Flexible working
Must have Right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
To apply for the Responsible Individual role:
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please call Ria on 0161 523 1556 and forward your most up to date CV.
Referrals:
CureYourSearch recruitment are acting as a recruitment consultancy, we offer a £250 referral for every successful placement via recommendation.
Advice:
Due to the high number of applications we tend to receive we cannot always advise every unsuccessful applicant of the outcome, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 28 days of submitting your application, please assume on this occasion that you have been unsuccessful.
Please note, here at CureYourSearch we don’t advertise every single vacancy. If you are looking for a role please call (phone number removed) with your requirements and we will be sure to assist you!
We pride ourselves on consultation, communication, and collaboration, and take the time to understand and appreciate exactly what it is you are looking for so you can be fulfilled in your chosen role.
Cureyoursearch are dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of vulnerable individuals, therefore all offers of employments are subject to a DBS check.
Location: Durham, England (covering multiple children’s homes)
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on hours)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Predominantly on-site with some remote working
We are currently working with a client, seeking an experienced and values-led Responsible Individual to join a small, progressive group of trauma-informed Residential Children’s Homes operating within a Therapeutic Community model.
The Role: Responsible Individual (Children’s Residential Services)
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support to Registered Managers
- Ensure safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and quality standards
- Maintain Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Drive continuous improvement and therapeutic practice across homes
What We’re Looking For: Responsible Individual (Children’s Residential Services)
- Senior experience in Residential Children’s Care (Registered Manager level preferred)
- Proven Good/Outstanding Ofsted history
- Strong trauma-informed and therapeutic knowledge (including PACE)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
- Confident, nurturing leader with a full UK driving licence
Benefits Include:
- Bonuses
- 35 days annual leave
- Company car
- Laptop & mobile phone
- Enhanced pension
- Flexible working
Must have Right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
To apply for the Responsible Individual role:
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please call Ria on 0161 523 1556 and forward your most up to date CV.
Referrals:
CureYourSearch recruitment are acting as a recruitment consultancy, we offer a £250 referral for every successful placement via recommendation.
Advice:
Due to the high number of applications we tend to receive we cannot always advise every unsuccessful applicant of the outcome, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 28 days of submitting your application, please assume on this occasion that you have been unsuccessful.
Please note, here at CureYourSearch we don’t advertise every single vacancy. If you are looking for a role please call (phone number removed) with your requirements and we will be sure to assist you!
We pride ourselves on consultation, communication, and collaboration, and take the time to understand and appreciate exactly what it is you are looking for so you can be fulfilled in your chosen role.
Cureyoursearch are dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of vulnerable individuals, therefore all offers of employments are subject to a DBS check.