Responsible Individual
Location: Inner City area of Birmingham
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (Depending on experience)

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Responsible Individual to ensure that all legal responsibilities associated with the operation of our homes are effectively discharged. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in managing care planning practice in children's homes, extensive knowledge of law and practice relating to looked after children, and exceptional leadership and management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the opening, registration, and operation of our homes, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Supervise, support, and hold accountable the Registered Managers (RMs) of the homes.
• Ensure children in our homes receive care that meets the standards outlined in the homes' Statement of Purpose and Function and Children’s Guide.
• Regularly visit homes to build meaningful relationships and extensive knowledge of each child's care and EHC plans.
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate continuous improvement and development plans for each home.
• Supervise RMs and scrutinise Regulation 44 and 45 reports, Ofsted inspections, and compliance visits.
• Maintain evidence of staff training, experience, and skills, ensuring continuous professional development.
• Develop partnerships with other agencies to enhance care, accommodation, and support provisions.
• Ensure homes are prepared for Ofsted inspections and that administration systems are accurate and current.
• Oversee staff recruitment, induction, discipline, capability, and grievance procedures.
• Lead on tendering and framework processes as required by Local Authorities.
• Handle safeguarding concerns and ensure all safeguarding practices are followed.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement safeguarding policies.
• Ensure managers understand safeguarding issues, reporting protocols, and their duty of confidentiality.
• Undertake advanced training in safeguarding and child protection.
• Liaise with safeguarding professionals and attend relevant meetings.
• Keep accurate records of safeguarding cases and concerns and organise appropriate staff training.
• Review and advise on welfare risk assessments and ensure safer recruitment practices.
• Ensure staff and young people know and practice emergency evacuation procedures.

Sustainability Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial budgets and records.
• Lead the assessment and admission of new children and young people into the homes.
• Manage young people vacancy levels and promptly action referral assessments.

Requirements:

• Substantial experience in managing care planning practice in children's homes.
• Extensive knowledge of law and practice relating to looked after children.
• Good understanding of safeguarding processes.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, including financial management.
• Minimum of two years' experience supervising and managing care staff.
• Autonomy in decision-making and management of placements within residential provision.
• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

If you are passionate about ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding for children and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Application Process:
To apply, please submit your CV and Ellouise will be in touch to discuss further or email (url removed)