Responsible Individual

Responsible Individual (CSC/26/721/BH)

Directorate: People (Childrens, Adults, Public Health, Education and SEND)

Department: Children’s Services

Salary: Range 6 Level A(£58,125 per annum)

Job Status: Permanent Full Time

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Eden house

Hybrid – Works part from Eden House and part from home.

Closing Date: 26th July 2026

Medway Council are looking for an experienced and confident Responsible Individual to oversee our in house portfolio of children’s homes (subject to Ofsted approval).

About you:

• The postholder needs to be experienced in working with good and outstanding children’s homes and have a detailed understanding of children’s homes regulations and the PACE model of care.
• The postholder will report to the Head of Childrens Commissioning, Placements and Residential Services and will be a senior manager in an experienced and high performing management team.
• We are looking for someone with a positive approach and a history of establishing good organisational culture and who can work effectively with a variety of professionals across the public sector.

The successful post holder will be subject to a Enhanced Childrens DBS check.

Shortlisting will take place on 27th July 2026

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please email James Harman on james.harman@medway.gov.uk.

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

Level specific wording for targeted recruitment:

Level A

Eden House are seeking a [job title] to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information-

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.
• Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.
• For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
• Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
• Please note, we prioritise applications from current Medway Council redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.