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Responsible Individual

Job details
Posting date: 03 February 2026
Salary: £65,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 March 2026
Location: Ilford, London, IG1 1AS
Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LH00RI_1770128097

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Summary

Are you an experienced Responsible Individual within children's residential care? Are you confident leading Registered Managers, overseeing compliance and acting as the main point of contact with Ofsted? If you are operating at senior management level and ready for strategic oversight responsibility, I want to hear from you! Location: London Salary: £65,000

Please do not apply if you require sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have the right to work within the UK.

This is an opportunity to oversee children's residential services supporting young people aged 6-18. You will provide strategic leadership, ensure regulatory compliance and drive quality improvement across services, maintaining strong safeguarding and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:


* Strategic oversight of children's residential services
* Supervision and performance management of Registered Managers
* Ensuring full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
* Acting as main point of contact with Ofsted
* Oversight of safeguarding, governance and risk management
* Budget management and resource allocation
* Driving service development and continuous improvement

Requirements:


* Degree level education with relevant leadership or management qualification
* Senior management experience within children's residential care
* Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
* Experience preparing services for Ofsted inspections
* Proven background in quality assurance and budget management

This role requires an enhanced DBS check.

To apply or for more information please contact Laura on 07990044874 for a confidential discussion.

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