Responsible Individual – Shape Residential & Fostering Services
Location: Darlington – Residential & Fostering Services
Help shape the future of two well-established services with a provider known for trust, stability and therapeutic practice.
About the Role:
• Act as the named Responsible Individual for a 5-bed home and a small fostering agency
• Provide leadership across two different stages: residential stability and fostering recovery
• Support improvement in the fostering agency alongside an experienced Registered Manager
• Maintain standards and strategic oversight in a well-performing residential home
• Contribute to organisational growth plans and development of internal career pathways
• Report directly to the Director and help guide long-term decisions and compliance frameworks
What Makes This Exciting:
• Dual focus: a stable home and a fostering agency in positive transition
• Embedded, values-led organisation with low staff turnover
• Real strategic input in a close-knit, experienced leadership team
• Strong child-first, therapeutic culture with clear plans for growth
About You:
• Experienced in senior leadership roles across residential care and/or fostering
• Confident understanding of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory compliance
• Able to guide services through change, challenge and improvement
• Strong communicator, reflective leader, and steady presence under pressure
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) essential
Why Join:
• £50,000++ depending on experience
• Join a respected, local provider with 15+ years’ track record
• Real trust and autonomy — no micromanagement
• Supportive, hands-on Director and collaborative Registered Managers
• Contribute to something long-term, meaningful and rooted in the community
How to Apply:
Ready to make a strategic impact across two specialist services?
Contact us on 01257 824431 to discuss this opportunity further.