children's residential care professional

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's residential care professional to take on a key Responsible Individual position within a new service in Derby.
You will play an important role in providing strategic oversight, supporting the Registered Manager and ensuring the service is well-governed, safe and fully compliant with Ofsted requirements.
The role would suit someone who understands what good children's residential care looks like and can provide strong leadership, challenge and support to ensure the service delivers positive outcomes for children and young people.

An experienced Responsible Individual with a strong background in children's residential care, or an experienced senior children's care professional with the knowledge and experience to step into an RI position
Strong understanding of Ofsted registration, inspections and regulatory requirements
Excellent knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
Confident overseeing safeguarding, care planning, risk management, complaints, incidents and quality assurance
Understanding of Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 monitoring and reporting requirements
Experience providing effective governance and oversight across children's residential services
Strong understanding of safer recruitment, staff development, supervision and performance management
Experience working with children and young people with EBD, trauma, complex needs and challenging behaviours
Able to work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain high standards and drive continuous improvement
Enhanced DBS and the ability to commute to or regularly travel to Derby