Responsible Individual for Children''s Residential Services

Karisla Healthcare is seeking an experienced and values-driven Responsible Individual (RI) to provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for its newly re-purposed children s residential home specialising in complex care. This is a senior, influential role and a key appointment within the organisation, ensuring the service operates to the highest standards of care, compliance, and safeguarding in line with Ofsted regulations. This opportunity offers professional autonomy, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping a high-quality service from its early stages through registration and beyond. You will work closely with the Registered Manager, Directors, and wider senior leadership team to establish strong foundations, embed best practice, and drive continuous improvement. The Role As Responsible Individual, you will provide clear strategic direction and leadership, ensuring the home consistently meets regulatory, legislative, and organisational requirements. You will hold oversight of governance arrangements, quality assurance processes, and safeguarding practice, while supporting the Registered Manager to deliver outstanding care and outcomes for children and young people with complex needs. You will take a lead role in Ofsted registration and inspections, ensuring the service is fully prepared, compliant, and confident in demonstrating safe, effective, and child-centred practice. Acting as a key link between the service, ..... full job details .....