Responsible Individual

Responsible Individual - Residential Child Care (EBD)

Location: Birmingham (B27)

Salary: £70,000 per year

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9-5

A growing children's residential provider with 30 years' experience in social work is seeking a Responsible Individual to oversee 3 children's homes in the Birmingham (B27) area. The organisation is committed to delivering therapeutic, child-focused care that prioritises stability, relationships, and long-term outcomes rather than volume-driven provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Responsible Individual or a senior Registered Manager ready to step up into a strategic leadership role, leading with accountability, warmth, and high standards.

The Role

As Responsible Individual, you will hold oversight of multiple homes, ensuring safe, nurturing, and well-led environments where children and young people can thrive.

You will:

* Provide strategic oversight and supervision of children's homes to ensure high-quality care and full regulatory compliance

* Act as Responsible Individual, ensuring services meet statutory requirements and the Children's Homes Quality Standards

* Support and develop Registered Managers to strengthen leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement

* Ensure safe staffing levels, appropriate resources, and staff training to safeguard children and young people

* Provide management supervision to monitor performance, quality, and operational risk

* Use the Statement of Purpose as a benchmark to drive outcomes and service improvement

* Act as the main liaison with Ofsted, local authorities, and commissioners

* Build strong external partnerships and contribute to the organisation's strategic growth and reputation

What's on Offer

* Salary of £70,000 per year (depending on experience)

* 31 days annual leave

* Funded essential qualifications

* Clear progression pathway

* Company vehicle (if required)

* Pension scheme

* Mileage reimbursement

* Ongoing CPD and training

* Paid DBS (if required)

* Laptop and mobile phone

* Birthday day off

* Long service awards

* Referral bonuses

* Staff wellbeing initiatives and team retreats

Essential Criteria

* NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent)

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete)

* Eligibility to register with Ofsted

* Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare within the last 5 years

* At least 3 years' leadership or supervisory experience in a care setting

* Strong safeguarding and safer recruitment knowledge

* Experience with Ofsted inspections and compliance

* Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

* IT proficiency (Microsoft Office)

* GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

* Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, please apply now.

Know someone suitable? Refer them to Chase Medical and ask for Rob.

Chase Medical is a specialist recruitment agency in Social Care and Primary Care settings.

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