Responsible Individual
| Company: | Gillespie Recruitment ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000 - £70,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR5 2TA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Location: Sunderland
Are you an experienced leader within children’s residential care looking to step into a strategic, multi-site role?
Do you thrive in a position where safeguarding, compliance, and quality care are at the heart of everything you do?
Looking for an opportunity to influence service standards, support high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people?
Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing provider of children’s residential care as they look to appoint a Responsible Individual to oversee multiple homes across the region.
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a passionate and experienced professional to ensure regulatory excellence, drive service improvement, and deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position where you will hold overall accountability for compliance, safeguarding, and quality across a portfolio of children’s residential homes.
You will work closely with Registered Managers, providing guidance, oversight, and strategic direction to ensure homes operate to the highest possible standards.
Combining leadership, regulatory expertise, and operational oversight, this role is ideal for someone who is committed to delivering exceptional care and driving continuous improvement across services.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance, Safeguarding & Regulation
Acting as the Responsible Individual in line with Ofsted requirements
Ensuring full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
Leading on safeguarding, quality assurance, and regulatory best practice
Maintaining a strong culture of safety and child-centred care
Leadership & Operational Oversight
Supporting and overseeing Registered Managers across multiple homes
Providing leadership, coaching, and strategic direction
Ensuring consistency in service delivery and care standards
Promoting a positive, high-performing culture across all homes
Quality, Performance & Improvement
Monitoring home performance and outcomes for children
Conducting audits, inspections, and quality assurance reviews
Driving continuous improvement initiatives across services
Ensuring children receive safe, nurturing, and high-quality care
Stakeholder Engagement & External Relations
Acting as the key liaison with Ofsted and external agencies
Building strong relationships with stakeholders and partners
Supporting inspections and ensuring positive regulatory outcomes
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