Responsible Individual
Posted 2 days ago
- Gloucester, Gloucestershire
- Permanent
- £61,174 to £66,223 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Responsible Individual
Position: Responsible Individual (RI) – Children’s Residential Services
Location: Gloucester
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £61,174 to £66,223 dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time
Are you an expert in children’s residential care regulations with a proven track record of senior leadership? Gloucestershire County Council is looking for a highly skilled, experienced senior leader to take on the pivotal role of Responsible Individual (RI) within Gloucestershire Children’s Services.
This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive local authority at a key stage in its transformation journey. We are making excellent progress in delivering our vision for a diverse and high-quality range of local residential homes and supported accommodation for children in care and care leavers – and we are now ready to appoint to this critical senior leadership position.
🔍 About the Role The appointed RI will:
Fulfil the bespoke RI responsibilities under the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and associated Ofsted Quality Standards.
Support the mobilisation, operational oversight, and direct line management of our new children’s homes and a large supported accommodation facility for care leavers – each at varying stages of Ofsted registration.
Provide expert regulatory insight and contribute significantly to the quality assurance of externally commissioned residential placements.
Lead, coach and influence teams to deliver outstanding care and support, ensuring full regulatory compliance across all in-scope services.
Champion continuous improvement, best practice, and innovative approaches that deliver timely permanence and excellent outcomes for children and young people.✅ About You We are seeking a self-motivated, regulatory expert and experienced leader who:
Brings substantial experience in children’s residential care and a deep understanding of relevant legislation and compliance frameworks.
Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and hold accountability at a senior level.
Has a track record of successfully leading high-performing, complex services, ideally including new service mobilisation.
Understands and advocates for the rights, needs and experiences of children in care and care leavers.
Can confidently liaise with Ofsted and key stakeholders, and work across multidisciplinary settings to drive service excellence.🌱 What We Offer
A permanent senior leadership role with real impact.
The chance to help shape and lead flagship residential services for children and care leavers.
A supportive, forward-thinking working environment within a council that values innovation and improvement.
A comprehensive benefits package including:
Local government pension scheme
Generous annual leave
Flexible and hybrid working options
Professional development opportunities
Position: Responsible Individual (RI) – Children’s Residential Services
Location: Gloucester
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £61,174 to £66,223 dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time
Are you an expert in children’s residential care regulations with a proven track record of senior leadership? Gloucestershire County Council is looking for a highly skilled, experienced senior leader to take on the pivotal role of Responsible Individual (RI) within Gloucestershire Children’s Services.
This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive local authority at a key stage in its transformation journey. We are making excellent progress in delivering our vision for a diverse and high-quality range of local residential homes and supported accommodation for children in care and care leavers – and we are now ready to appoint to this critical senior leadership position.
🔍 About the Role The appointed RI will:
Fulfil the bespoke RI responsibilities under the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and associated Ofsted Quality Standards.
Support the mobilisation, operational oversight, and direct line management of our new children’s homes and a large supported accommodation facility for care leavers – each at varying stages of Ofsted registration.
Provide expert regulatory insight and contribute significantly to the quality assurance of externally commissioned residential placements.
Lead, coach and influence teams to deliver outstanding care and support, ensuring full regulatory compliance across all in-scope services.
Champion continuous improvement, best practice, and innovative approaches that deliver timely permanence and excellent outcomes for children and young people.✅ About You We are seeking a self-motivated, regulatory expert and experienced leader who:
Brings substantial experience in children’s residential care and a deep understanding of relevant legislation and compliance frameworks.
Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and hold accountability at a senior level.
Has a track record of successfully leading high-performing, complex services, ideally including new service mobilisation.
Understands and advocates for the rights, needs and experiences of children in care and care leavers.
Can confidently liaise with Ofsted and key stakeholders, and work across multidisciplinary settings to drive service excellence.🌱 What We Offer
A permanent senior leadership role with real impact.
The chance to help shape and lead flagship residential services for children and care leavers.
A supportive, forward-thinking working environment within a council that values innovation and improvement.
A comprehensive benefits package including:
Local government pension scheme
Generous annual leave
Flexible and hybrid working options
Professional development opportunities