Job Description

Responsible Individual - Ofsted Children's Residential Homes

Location:

Remote (with travel across the South East)

Salary:

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

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Shape the Future of Children's Residential Care

Are you an experienced leader with the drive to raise standards, embed safeguarding, and inspire excellence in children's residential care? We are seeking a forward-thinking

Social Care Consultant

to provide strategic leadership, professional guidance, and regulatory oversight across multiple homes in the South East. This role combines strategic influence with hands-on support, empowering Registered Managers to deliver safe, high-quality, child-focused care.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide consultancy, support, and leadership across multiple residential children's homes. Ensure homes meet and exceed Ofsted standards and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Coach and mentor Registered Managers to deliver excellent, child-centred care. Lead safeguarding initiatives and embed robust, accountable practices. Support services through Ofsted inspections, aiming for 'Good' and 'Outstanding' outcomes. Promote a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. Advise on budgets, staffing, and resource management to ensure efficiency and sustainability. Build positive relationships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies. Drive staff development, training, and performance management initiatives.

About You:

Minimum 3 years' senior leadership experience in children's residential care. NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or commitment to achieve). Excellent knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding legislation, and Quality Standards. Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. Proven ability to influence practice and improve outcomes. Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel across the South East. Genuine passion for improving children's lives and ensuring care always comes first.

What We Offer:

A meaningful role where you can directly influence positive change for children and young people. Join a progressive, child-focused organisation committed to best practice. Unlimited paid holidays with full flexibility over your diary. Paid mileage and subsidised travel. Competitive salary package with performance-related bonus. Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression pathways.

Supportive Benefits Package:

Casual dress code Company pension scheme Free on-site parking (where applicable) Employee referral programme

Apply Today

If you are a skilled and motivated leader who thrives on influencing practice, driving improvement, and ensuring children always come first, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in shaping the future of children's residential care.

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