Job Description

Social Care Consultant - Ofsted Children's Residential Services

Location:

Remote, with regular travel across the South (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

Shape the Future of Children's Residential Care

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for driving quality, safeguarding, and achieving exceptional outcomes for children? We're seeking a dynamic

Social Care Consultant

to provide strategic leadership, expert guidance, and operational oversight across multiple children's residential homes in the South East.

This high-impact role blends strategic governance with hands-on support, giving you the opportunity to directly influence the standard of care provided to vulnerable children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert consultancy and leadership across several residential children's homes. Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Coach and mentor Registered Managers to deliver excellent, child-centred care. Lead safeguarding initiatives, embedding safe, transparent, and accountable practice. Oversee and support Ofsted inspections, aiming for 'Good' and 'Outstanding' outcomes. Promote a culture of reflection, professional growth, and continuous improvement. Advise on budgets, staffing, and resource management to ensure sustainable operations. Build strong partnerships with local authorities, social workers, and regulators. Support workforce training, development, and performance management.
About You

We're looking for someone who is motivated, experienced, and passionate about improving children's lives. You'll bring:

Minimum 3 years' senior leadership experience in children's residential care (essential). NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve). Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding legislation, and Quality Standards. Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. A genuine passion for achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the South East.
What We Offer

A meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives. A progressive, child-focused organisation that values innovation and best practice. Unlimited paid holidays and complete autonomy over your diary. Paid mileage and subsidised travel. Casual dress code and free on-site parking (where applicable). Company pension scheme and employee referral programme. Ongoing training and clear career development pathways.
Take the Next Step

If you're an experienced social care leader who thrives on influencing practice, driving improvement, and ensuring children always come first, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and play a key role 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