Job Description

Job Title:

Social Care Consultant - Residential Childcare

Location:

Remote (with travel across North West)

Salary:

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

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future of Residential Care.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate

Social Care Consultant

to provide strategic guidance, leadership, and oversight across children's residential homes in Greater London.

This role is ideal for a senior professional with deep expertise in residential childcare who is driven to raise standards, embed safeguarding, and support Registered Managers in delivering high-quality, child-focused care. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will play a pivotal role in influencing best practice, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across services.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure services consistently meet Ofsted standards, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards. Provide professional leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Registered Managers. Lead on safeguarding, embedding safe, transparent, and accountable practices across all homes. Guide services through Ofsted inspections, striving for 'Good' and 'Outstanding' outcomes. Advise on operational effectiveness, including budgets, staffing, and resource management. Build strong partnerships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies. Drive staff training, professional development, and performance improvement initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous reflection.
About You

Minimum 3 years' senior leadership or consultancy experience within children's residential care. NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards). Strong knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks, safeguarding legislation, and compliance standards. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of influencing practice and improving outcomes for children. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across Greater London. A genuine commitment to ensuring children and young people receive the very best care.
Why Work With Us?

A meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives. Be part of a forward-thinking, child-centred organisation. Unlimited paid holidays with full control over your working diary. Paid mileage and subsidised travel. Competitive salary with performance-related bonus. Clear pathways for professional development and career progression. Supportive benefits package including: Casual dress code Company pension scheme On-site parking (where available) Employee referral programme

Apply Today

If you are a knowledgeable and passionate leader who thrives on driving improvement and influencing positive outcomes in residential childcare, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and play a key role in shaping brighter futures for children and young people.

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