Responsible Individual – children’s residential

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Luton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Management Leadership Budgeting Residential Care Mentoring Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Responsible Individual – children’s residential

We have an exciting opportunity for a Responsible Individualto support one children’s residential service in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offers all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment.

This position is a permanent, position working a minimum of 2 to 3 days per week. The basic salary can go up to £65,000 (pro rata) for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will oversee a children’s residential home in the Luton area as the Responsible Individual and provide support to Registered Manager that run the home day to day.

This role is open to experienced Area Managers and Responsible Individuals who have completed their level 5. Previous experience in mentoring other managers is essential.

As a Responsible Individual, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Be the Responsible Individual for a children’s home and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure all requirements are met.
  • To oversee the management of placements within the service.
  • Managing the annual budget effectively.
  • Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
  • Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team.
  • Providing leadership and supervision to the wider leadership team.

In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including

  • 33 days annual leave.
  • Flexible working hours (start/finish times)

Please note: The client is looking for a permanent employee and NOT self employed / contracted.

Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!

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