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Responsible Individual - Children's Home
Health & Social Care Cambridge Permanent Apr 21, 2026

Health & Social Care

Responsible Individual (RI) – Children’s Residential Care
Location: Cambridgeshire
Rate: £400 – £500 per day
Contract: Part-Time (Approx. 1–2 days per week)

Overview
We are working in partnership with a growing, values-led care provider seeking an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) to support the development and registration of their first children’s home in Cambridgeshire.

This organisation already delivers supported accommodation for young people aged 16+, and is now expanding into regulated children’s residential care. This is a key appointment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the provider’s first Ofsted-registered home and supporting future growth.

The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RI with a strong track record of successfully registering and developing children’s homes.

You will initially support the organisation through the registration process and early-stage development, working closely with senior leadership. There is currently no Registered Manager in place, so you will also play an important role in supporting the recruitment and onboarding of the right candidate.

This is a part-time role, requiring approximately 1–2 days per week, including a minimum of two in-person visits to the home each month.

About the Home

• Location: Cambridgeshire
• Property: 6-bedroom residential property
• Proposed Registration: 2-bed children’s home
• Client Group: Children with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Stage: Pre-registration (Ofsted application in progress)
• Growth Plans: Expansion into further homes following successful registration

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Ofsted registration process
• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Provide strategic oversight and governance of the service
• Support the recruitment and appointment of a Registered Manager
• Establish strong safeguarding frameworks and operational structures
• Conduct regular monitoring visits and provide quality assurance oversight
• Support the development of policies, procedures, and Statement of Purpose
• Work closely with Directors to shape and grow the service

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Responsible Individual within children’s residential care
• Proven track record of successfully registering children’s homes
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting new or developing providers (highly desirable)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
• Confident, strategic leader with a hands-on approach

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to shape a provider’s first children’s home from the ground up
• Key strategic role with influence over future growth and direction
• Flexible, part-time commitment
• Competitive day rate
• Supportive and ambitious leadership team

If you’re an experienced Responsible Individual looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. At RJS, we partner with values-driven children’s home providers across the UK and consistently work on a wide range of exciting opportunities at all levels. Get in touch with us today to discuss this role or explore our wider portfolio of vacancies.