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If you're a resilient, experienced leader ready to influence practice and champion therapeutic care, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at  or call 07415526258.Insight Care Group is a specialist provider of children’s residential care, supporting young people with learning disabilities, complex needs, and trauma-related behaviours. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Responsible Individual - Children's Homes (RI) to oversee our two therapeutic homes:A 4-bed home in Handsworth Wood, rated Ofsted GOODA newly opened 2-bed home in Cradley HeathAs our Responsible Individual, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring both homes deliver high-quality, child-centred care, uphold Ofsted standards, and embody our therapeutic ethos, which incorporates the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy). This is an exciting opportunity to shape services, mentor managers, and drive improvement across two specialist homes.You’ll be joining a supportive senior leadership team and a company that values its employees. We invest in our staff through regular training, reflective supervision, and opportunities to progress. You will work closely with the operations director and managers to drive progress and positive outcomes for young people.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the Responsible Individual - Children's Homes for Insight Care GroupWork closely with directors to shape the ethos and drive the development of a young organisationLead on safeguarding, compliance, and quality assurance across both homesLine manage and supervise Registered Managers, ensuring reflective supervision, performance reviews, and professional developmentOversee all Reg 44, Reg 45, and Reg 40 submissions, audits, and monthly QA reports (RI and RM)Maintain ClearCare reporting system oversight, ensuring accurate and timely incident reviewsEnsure oversight of workforce development plans, SOPs, risk assessments, and environmental auditsReview and sign off recruitment and onboarding files, ensuring compliance with Schedule 2 / 4 and safer recruitment practicesChair monthly senior leadership and risk register meetings; support Registered Managers during inspections and challengesProvide leadership on policy review, legislation updates, and the development of scalable, child-focused practiceAbout YouEssential:Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)Minimum 3 years of experience as a Registered Manager or Responsible Individual - Children's Homes in children’s residential careExcellent working knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted inspection framework, and safeguarding legislationAbility to manage multiple services and mentor managers towards improved practice and outcomesStrong report writing, audit, and quality assurance skillsFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for regular travelDesirable:Experience working with young people with learning disabilities, complex behaviours, and therapeutic models of careFamiliarity with ClearCare or similar electronic care management systemsExperience contributing to business growth, staff training, and in-house policy developmentWhat We OfferSalary: £65,000 – £75,000 depending on experience, not including KPI related bonusesBenefits: Performance-related bonus | Pension scheme | Flexible working for tasksCulture: Child-centred, therapeutic ethos with a supportive and collaborative senior teamRegular CPD opportunities and reflective practice sessionsThe opportunity to build, shape, and lead services that make a lasting difference to vulnerable children’s livesSchedule:Monday to Friday (Working hours and days subject to discussion)On-call as requiredIf you're a resilient, experienced leader ready to influence practice and champion therapeutic care, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at  or call 07415526258.