Head of Care / Responsible Individual
Location: South West England (Exeter & Bodmin)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits
Are you a passionate leader with a strong background in residential childcare? Do you have the experience and vision to drive high-quality care and compliance across multiple children's homes?
Our client is an established and growing organisation with children's residential homes across the South West of England, providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments for young people. We are looking for a Head of Care / Responsible Individual to oversee homes in Exeter and Bodmin, ensuring the highest standards of care, regulatory compliance, and staff development.
The Role:
As the Head of Care / RI, you will:
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Lead and oversee the operational management of multiple children's homes.
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Ensure all homes meet Ofsted regulations, aiming for "Good" or "Outstanding" ratings.
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Support and mentor Registered Managers, ensuring consistency in leadership and care delivery.
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Drive improvements in care quality, safeguarding, and therapeutic approaches.
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Develop and implement strategies to enhance staff recruitment, retention, and training.
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Act as the Responsible Individual, ensuring full compliance with Children’s Home Regulations 2015.
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Liaise with external stakeholders, including local authorities and safeguarding...