Diverse Talent Partners
About the Role:
Our client, an established provider of OFSTED registered independent Children’s Homes, seeks a dedicated and experienced Responsible Individual to join their team in Maidstone, Kent. This key role is instrumental in ensuring the home’s compliance with regulations, fostering a positive environment for children, and contributing to the strategic management of the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and motivate the management of the children’s home, adhering to the home’s approach and ethos.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the home and Ofsted, ensuring full compliance with legislation, regulations, and good practice.
- Implement and ensure the operation of equality and diversity measures.
- Ensure the implementation of statutory and home policies and provide feedback to senior leaders on policy effectiveness.
- Resolve complex operational and service-based problems and conflicts arising from the daily running of the home, including complaints and HR processes.
- Guarantee children and young people access services meeting their health, education, social, psychological, and emotional needs.
Skills and Expertise:
- Degree level education (ideally with a qualification in team management, professional supervision of management, or quality management).
- Proven work-related continuous management development and strategic management experience.
- 5+ years’ experience as a Registered Manager in a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ rated home, or equivalent experience as a Responsible Individual.
- Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
- Solid experience in budget and resource management, quality development, and improvement within a Residential Childcare environment.
- Extensive experience working with children, young people, and their families.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Competitive salary package including pension plan.
- Investment in staff for long-term personal and professional growth.
- Extensive support including experienced leadership guidance, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.
- Hybrid working opportunities once settled.
Why Join Us:
Join a committed team in a supportive environment that values the personal and professional growth of its staff, while fostering a nurturing and growth-oriented environment for the children in their care.