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Responsible Individual - Head of Children's Regulated Residential Services
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £61,174 - £66,223 per annum
Closing Date: 1st June 2025
Interview Date: 6th June 2025

Are you a visionary leader with substantial experience in children's residential services? Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Responsible Individual (RI) to lead and oversee the development and delivery of our in-house regulated residential services for children in care and care leavers.

This is a high-impact, strategic role that will see you leading a portfolio of newly developed children's homes and supported accommodation, all at varying stages of Ofsted registration. You will line manage the Registered Managers and provide regulatory oversight to ensure all settings meet the highest standards of care and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
* Operational and strategic leadership of children's homes and supported accommoda-tion
* Direct line management of Registered Managers across all regulated services
* Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and statutory frameworks
* Champion continuous service development and quality assurance
* Contribute to the commissioning and quality monitoring of external residential pro-viders
* Report to senior leadership and corporate parenting forums on service development and performance

About You
We're looking for an experienced leader who:
* Has extensive experience in statutory children's social care settings
* Has previously been a Registered Manager or senior leader managing multiple chil-dren's homes
* Is skilled at managing large budgets and understands the governance structure of local authority services
* Demonstrates deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks including Quality Standards and SCCIF
* Is confident working in high-pressure environments and capable of driving improve-ments across services
You will also:
* Hold a relevant leadership or management qualification
* Have a full driving licence and willingness to travel across the county
* Be subject to an enhanced DBS check

What We Offer
* The chance to shape and lead high-performing residential services
* Access to Gloucestershire's Social Work Academy and a dedicated Specialist Ad-vanced Educator for Residential Care
* A supportive culture that fosters continuous professional development
* Opportunities to contribute to strategic leadership and influence local authority-wide priorities for children's care
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If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 0114 700 3804

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

We're currently looking for several RGNs (Registered General Nurse) who have extension Continuing Healthcare experience. This is a hybrid role and you'll be completing CHC DST and Review backlogs. You will need a minimum of 2+ years continued CHC experience.

Details:

CHC Nurse Assessor

Day rate: £300pd

Contract length: 3 months initially - will extend

If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this role, please apply with your updated CV.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Exciting Opportunity for an Experienced SEND Tribunal Officer

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting on behalf of Surrey County Council for a Special Educational Needs Tribunal Officer. This is an interim agency position offering hybrid working and a rewarding opportunity to lead on complex SEND Tribunal cases.

This role plays a key part in supporting children and young people with special educational needs, working with families, schools and professionals to manage appeals and deliver high quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of SEND Tribunal cases, ensuring all statutory processes and timelines are met
* Represent the local authority at Tribunal hearings, providing clear and evidence-based advocacy
* Work directly with parents, carers, schools and legal representatives to resolve disputes where possible
* Collaborate with multi-agency professionals and contribute to strategy and service development
* Ensure all decisions and actions are in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice

Requirements
* Substantial experience in SEND casework, particularly within the SEND Tribunal process
* Strong understanding of EHC plans, statutory guidance and legal frameworks around SEND
* Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
* A background in education, SEN services or legal practice with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience
* Proven ability to work under pressure, manage a large caseload and respond to evolving service needs

If you are interested in this position or know someone who is, send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 0114 700 3804

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.