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Responsible Individual – Children’s Residential Care £60,000–£65,000 | Manchester base (Sheffield/Liverpool coverage) | 40 hrs Are you a values-driven leader with a passion for transforming children’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced Responsible Individual to oversee a group of children’s homes, drive quality, and ensure outstanding care. What You’ll Do Lead on Ofsted compliance, inspections, and safeguarding Drive quality improvement through audits, data insight, and reflective practice Support and develop Registered Managers Shape organisational strategy and service development Build strong relationships with CYP, families, staff, regulators, and partners What You Bring Experience as an RI, Registered Manager, or senior leader in children’s residential care Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding Proven ability to improve services and lead teams through change Strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and sound judgement Why This Role Matters You’ll ensure every child receives safe, consistent, high-quality care You’ll empower managers and shape a positive, learning-focused culture You’ll help drive innovation and future growth Safeguarding All roles require robust safeguarding checks. You’ll be expected to uphold and promote the highest standards of child protection.