Responsible Individual (RI)

Responsible Individual (RI) Shropshire PT £41,600 Permanent Seymour John are working with a fantastic, well-established family-run organisation based in Shropshire who are looking to appoint an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) to bring fresh thinking, strong leadership, and renewed energy into their children''s residential provision.This is a senior governance position, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact by providing strategic oversight, driving continuous improvement, and helping shape the future direction of a specialist residential service for children and young people with complex needs.The RoleReporting directly to the Managing Director, the Responsible Individual will hold strategic and legal accountability for the children''s residential service, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and the consistent delivery of high-quality, child-centred care.You will act as a critical friend to the Registered Manager, providing professional challenge, assurance, and support, while ensuring the service remains safe, well-led, and inspection-ready at all times.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide visible, credible leadership promoting a strong safeguarding and quality cultureEnsure compliance with the Children''s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality StandardsMaintain ongoing Ofsted readiness, overseeing inspections, action plans, and regulatory reportingHold oversight of Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 reports, audits, and quality ..... full job details .....