Regional Area Manager / Responsible Individual
Children’s Residential Services (EBD)
Location: East Midlands
Salary: Up to £75,000 + KPI-related bonus + travel expensives
We are recruiting an experienced Regional Area Manager / Responsible Individual to help set up a new portfolio of children’s residential homes across the East Midlands, with involvement in the opening and registration of new services, including a newly developed home in London (this is temporary while the new service is opening)
This is a critical leadership role within a growing organisation, offering the opportunity to shape services from pipeline through to registration and operation, while providing strong oversight and support to Registered Managers and care teams.
Key Responsibilities
Act as Responsible Individual for multiple children’s homes, including new services in development
Provide regional oversight to EBD residential homes
Lead on Ofsted registrations, pre-registration processes, and inspections
Support the opening of new homes, including recruitment of staff and onboarding of Registered Managers
Ensure homes operate in line with regulatory, safeguarding and quality standards
Provide consistent leadership, performance management and development of managers
Attend the London home at least one day per week during its registration and initial operational phase
Work closely with senior leadership to support expansion and long-term growth
What you will bring
Proven experience as an RI / Regional Manager within children’s residential care
Prior experience acting as a Responsible Individual
Strong track record of managing people and multi-site services
Hands-on experience with registrations, openings and Ofsted inspections
Comfortable managing services at different stages of development
Based within, or commutable to, the East Midlands region
Willing and able to travel, including weekly presence in London
Resilient, committed, and confident operating in a fast-paced growth environment
NVQ Level 5
Contact Details:
To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Jordanna Osborn at 02394211147 or josborn@compassltd.co.uk
Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
