Responsible Individual - Residential Children''s Homes

Barnardo''s is looking for an exceptional Responsible Individual to provide inspiring, values driven leadership across four residential children''s homes, each committed to delivering therapeutic, relational care and each aspiring to be Outstanding. This is more than a regulatory role. It is a chance to influence culture, strengthen practice, mentor Registered Managers, and ensure our homes are places where children feel happier, healthier, safer and more hopeful, fully aligned with Barnardo''s vision of Changing Childhoods, Changing Lives. Our homes are grounded in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy). Every relationship, every team decision, and every child''s plan is shaped by these principles. We are looking for a leader who not only understands trauma-informed, attachment-focused practice but lives it. What Our Children Say They Want from the People Who Lead Their Homes Please make sure our staff feel supported. It helps us feel safe too. J, age 14 We want people who don''t give up on us even when things get hard. S, age 11 Help the homes be happy places. L, age 9 Who wouldn''t want their work to be guided by such powerful voices? Your Role As the Responsible Individual, you will: Provide strategic and operational oversight for four children''s homes Drive quality and consistency, ensuring each home is safe, thriving, and inspection ready Embed DDP and PACE across teams, culture, and decision making Lead ..... full job details .....