Job Description

Social Care Consultant - Ofsted Children's Residential Services

Location:

Remote, with regular travel across the South East (including Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and surrounding areas)

Salary:

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

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Are you a compassionate, strategic leader with a passion for improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people? This is a unique opportunity to step into a

Responsible Individual

role where your leadership will shape services, drive excellence, and create lasting impact across multiple children's residential homes in the South East.

About the Role

As Responsible Individual, you'll take on a senior leadership position with strategic accountability for quality, compliance, and performance across a portfolio of children's homes. Working closely with Registered Managers, you will ensure every service provides outstanding, child-focused care while meeting all regulatory and safeguarding standards.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading and overseeing multiple residential children's homes across the South East. Ensuring homes are fully compliant with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Providing strategic guidance and support to Registered Managers to deliver exceptional standards of care. Leading on safeguarding implementation, ensuring robust practices are embedded at every level. Preparing and supporting services through Ofsted inspections, aiming for 'Good' or 'Outstanding' outcomes. Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence. Managing budgets, resources, and workforce planning effectively. Building and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies. Leading on staff training, development, and performance management to build high-performing teams.
About You

We're looking for a confident, experienced leader who can bring strategic vision, operational expertise, and a genuine commitment to children's welfare. You'll bring:

At least 3 years' experience in a senior leadership role within children's residential care (required). NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve this). A strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding legislation, and Quality Standards. Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. A proven ability to drive service improvement and deliver outstanding outcomes. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the South East.
Why Join Us?

A meaningful leadership role where you can make a lasting difference in children's lives. A supportive, forward-thinking, child-centred organisation. Unlimited paid holidays. Full autonomy over your schedule. Paid mileage and subsidised travel. Casual dress code. Free on-site parking (where applicable). Company pension scheme. Employee referral programme. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of children's residential care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.

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