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Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Responsible Individual – Children’s Residential Services – Greater Manchester
We are recruiting an experienced Responsible Individual for a Children’s Residential Services provider across Greater Manchester. This full-time, permanent position offers an immediate start with a competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, plus a company car.
Key Details:
* Location: Greater Manchester (specific areas to be confirmed)
* Role: Overseeing Children’s Residential Homes supporting children with EBD and complex needs
* Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, plus company car
* Contract: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
* Career Growth: Significant opportunities for leadership development with a forward-thinking provider
Essential Requirements:
* Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Ofsted Compliance: Ability to complete and pass a ‘Suitable Persons’ Interview with Ofsted
* Professional Experience: Proven senior leadership experience in children’s residential care, ideally supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) or complex needs
* Knowledge: In-depth understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and legislative/regulatory frameworks for children’s homes
* Track Record: Demonstrated success in leading or supporting services through Ofsted inspections, achieving ‘Good’ or better outcomes
* Leadership: Strategic leadership, emotional resilience, and the ability to inspire and guide teams through challenges and change
* Experience: Prior experience as a Responsible Individual or in a senior operational leadership role within residential childcare services
Support & Benefits:
* Work with a dedicated management team, supported by multi-disciplinary professionals and senior leadership
* Access professional development through tailored training, qualifications, and personalized appraisals, with pathways to further strategic leadership roles
* Receive a competitive salary, company car, Employee Assistance Program, sick pay, maternity pay, pension scheme, performance bonuses, social events, and extensive career development opportunities
* Lead a culture of high aspirations, collaborating with partner agencies to ensure child-centred care and effective transitions
This role is ideal for a driven, qualified Responsible Individual passionate about ensuring children thrive in safe, high-quality environments. It offers the chance to shape residential care services, drive continuous improvement, and make a lasting impact on young lives.
If you meet the essential requirements and are ready to make a difference, please either apply or call Belmont Recruitment. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested, let us know, as you will be entitled to a £250 referral bonus if they are successfulBefore You Apply
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