Job Title: Responsible Individual (RI) – Children’s Residential Care Home

Location: Birmingham

Responsible for: 2 homes

Salary: Up to £450 per day

Working Hours: 1 day per week (approx. 8 hours)

Are you an experienced children’s residential care professional looking to make a meaningful impact with a flexible role? We are seeking a dedicated Responsible Individual (RI) to provide leadership, governance, and oversight for our children’s home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.

About the Role:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the children’s home.
• Ensure full compliance with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Support, supervise, and challenge the Registered Manager to drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee safeguarding arrangements and ensure the welfare of children and young people remains central to all decisions.
• Conduct governance audits and quality assurance checks, reporting regularly to the provider.

About You:

• Experienced in a senior leadership role within children’s residential care.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and care standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and support operational leadership.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).
• Previous Responsible Individual experience or similar senior oversight role preferred.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working – 1 day per week, day to be agreed.
• Pay up to £450 per day (self-employed or PAYE options available).
• Opportunity to make a real difference in a small, values-led organisation.
• Supportive provider committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children.

If you are driven by a commitment to safeguarding, quality care, and positive outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you.