Responsible Individual (RI) & Registered Service Manager (RSM)
Social Work Diploma | HCPC Registered
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
20+ years working with children, young people, and families
Donald Briscoe is an experienced social work professional with over 20 years of expertise in children’s services,
including leadership roles such as Team Manager and Senior Practitioner. He holds a Social Work Diploma and is HCPC
registered, bringing a deep understanding of care legislation, safeguarding, and best practice.
As Responsible Individual and Registered Service Manager, Donald leads daily operations, ensuring full compliance with
OFSTED’s Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations. He maintains oversight of the care and progress of children
placed within the homes through close collaboration with the Deputy Manager and senior leadership, analysing service
performance and sharing insights with teams to improve outcomes. Donald also supports and supervises key staff and
managers, embedding trauma-informed and outcome-driven care across services.
He acts as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, manages risk and incidents, and ensures systems are in place for regulatory
inspections. Donald works in partnership with OFSTED, Local Authorities, and clinical professionals, while co-ordinating
referrals and ensuring placement matching and assessments meet individual needs.