Job Description

Social Care Consultant - Residential Childcare

Location:

Remote (with travel across the North West)

Salary:

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

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Lead with Purpose. Drive Lasting Change.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated

Responsible Individual / Social Care Consultant

to provide strategic oversight, leadership, and guidance across multiple children's residential homes in the North West.

In this senior leadership role, you will ensure high standards of care, strengthen safeguarding, maintain regulatory compliance, and inspire Registered Managers and their teams to deliver outstanding outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure homes comply with

Ofsted regulations

,

Children's Homes Regulations 2015

, and

Quality Standards

. Provide visible leadership, mentoring, and professional support to Registered Managers. Oversee safeguarding policies and embed safe, accountable practices across all services. Lead homes confidently through Ofsted inspections, aiming for Good or Outstandingratings. Advise on operational effectiveness, including staffing, budgets, and resource management. Build and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies. Champion staff training, development, and performance management. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and child-centred care.

About You

Minimum 3 years' senior leadership or consultancy experience in children's residential care. NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent / working towards). Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Ofsted frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. Proven ability to influence practice and improve outcomes for children. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the North West. Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful difference in children's lives every day. Work within a supportive, forward-thinking, child-focused organisation.

Unlimited paid holidays

with autonomy over your working schedule. Paid mileage and subsidised travel. Competitive salary with performance-related bonus. Clear pathways for professional development and career progression. Benefits include casual dress, company pension scheme, on-site parking (where available), and employee referral programme.

Apply Today

If you are a skilled and committed leader ready to influence practice, drive improvement, and ensure children always come first,

apply now

and help shape 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