Responsible Individual / Operations Manager Scope to progress to Regional Director in time. Job Purpose: To be the Ofsted registered Responsible Individual for designated homes and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure that the Home/s meet relevant requirements set out in legislation. To provide effective leadership and management of residential services for children and young people. To ensure a high standard of consistent care and service in accordance with legislation, central government guidance, regulations and standards and the policies and procedures of the business and its partner companies. To provide a lead in the decisions and management of placements within the residential provision and to consult with partners in formulating jointly agreed plans to ensure a coordinated approach to services for children and young people. Main responsibilities and key areas: Develop and establish provision for care, accommodation and support through working with existing partners and building links with other partners and agencies as appropriate. Ensure that effective management of resource allocation within the context of placement matching and placement stability and to support corporate parenting. Provide a comprehensive placement service through managing admissions to residential establishments in partnership with all Local Authorities and other agencies. To monitor care plans and placement plans, activities and community involvement, provide oversight of individ