Job Description

Job Title:

Children's Social Care Consultant

Location:

Remote (with travel across the South)

Salary:

50,000 - 65,000 per year (including performance bonus)

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Lead with Purpose. Create Lasting Change.

Do you have the vision, resilience, and expertise to influence the future of children's residential care? We are seeking an outstanding

Social Care Consultant

to provide strategic oversight, professional guidance, and improvement support across multiple residential homes in the South East.

This is a high-impact role where your leadership and knowledge will strengthen safeguarding practice, embed compliance, and empower Registered Managers to deliver the very best outcomes for children and young people.

What You'll Do

Ensure homes meet and exceed Ofsted regulations, the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards. Provide expert consultancy, mentoring, and professional support to Registered Managers. Champion safeguarding and embed safe, accountable practice throughout all services. Guide services through Ofsted inspections, aiming for 'Good' or 'Outstanding' ratings. Advise on operational effectiveness, including staffing, budgets, and resource management. Build strong partnerships with local authorities, social workers, and regulators. Lead initiatives in workforce training, development, and performance management. Promote a culture of accountability, reflection, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For

At least 3 years' senior leadership or consultancy experience in children's residential care. NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve). Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted inspection frameworks, and Quality Standards. Proven leadership, advisory, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to influence practice and drive improvement. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East. A genuine commitment to ensuring children receive the highest standards of care.
Why Work With Us?

An opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives. Be part of a progressive, child-centred organisation. Unlimited paid holidays and complete flexibility over your schedule. Paid mileage and subsidised travel. Competitive salary with performance-related bonus. Ongoing training, professional growth, and clear career development pathways. Supportive benefits package including: Casual dress code Company pension scheme Free on-site parking (where available) Employee referral programme

Take the Next Step

If you are an experienced leader or consultant ready to influence practice, inspire teams, and drive lasting improvement in children's residential care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and shape the future of children's services.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Free or subsidised travel Unlimited paid holidays Work from home
Experience:

Managing a Residential Children's home: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers Licence (required) NVQ 5 Leadership and Management (required)
Work Location: Remote