Head of Responsible Individual & Consultancy Services

Head of Responsible Individual & Consultancy Services Location: Home Based with National Travel Contract: Full Time Salary: Competitive + Performance Incentives Lead. Influence. Grow. Delphi Care Solutions is looking for an experienced and respected children's residential care leader to head up our expanding Responsible Individual & Consultancy Services Division . This is not a traditional Responsible Individual role. This is an opportunity to become the driving force behind a growing national service, supporting children's homes, providers and senior leaders to achieve regulatory excellence, strengthen quality, navigate Ofsted requirements and deliver exceptional outcomes for children and young people. As Head of Responsible Individual & Consultancy Services , you will act as the Responsible Individual across a portfolio of services whilst also leading consultancy projects, supporting organisational improvement, building strategic partnerships and helping shape the future growth of Delphi's regulatory and quality offering. If you're an experienced RI, Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Head of Service or Director who enjoys improving services, mentoring leaders and influencing positive change, we'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity You will provide strategic oversight, support and challenge to children's homes across the country, ensuring services remain safe, compliant and focused on achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people. Alongside your Responsible Individual duties, you will play a pivotal role in developing Delphi's consultancy services, becoming a trusted adviser to providers, investors and organisations across the sector. This role offers the freedom and autonomy to make a genuine impact while working alongside a growing and ambitious consultancy with an excellent reputation within children's services. Key Responsibilities Responsible Individual Leadership Act as the named Responsible Individual for an allocated portfolio of Ofsted-registered children's homes. Provide effective governance, oversight and accountability across services. Promote excellence in safeguarding, care planning, leadership and operational delivery. Support and challenge Registered Managers to achieve high-performing and compliant services. Monitor quality assurance systems and regulatory performance. Review and evaluate Regulation 44 Reports, Regulation 45 Reviews, safeguarding matters, complaints, incidents and investigations. Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. Lead services through Ofsted inspections, registration processes and improvement initiatives. Build constructive and positive relationships with Ofsted and external stakeholders. Consultancy & Service Development Lead the development and growth of Delphi's Responsible Individual and consultancy services. Deliver consultancy support to providers requiring operational, regulatory and quality improvement…