Job Description

Job Title:

Social Care Consultant - Residential Children's Services

Location:

Remote (with travel across Greater London)

Salary:

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

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Lead with Purpose. Drive Lasting Change.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate

Social Care Consultant

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

This is a senior-level consultancy role with a direct influence on service quality and outcomes for children and young people. You will act as a trusted advisor to Registered Managers and leadership teams, ensuring high standards of care, embedding safeguarding, and driving continuous improvement across all services.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure homes meet and exceed Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards. Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional consultancy to Registered Managers. Lead on safeguarding practices, ensuring safe, transparent, and accountable care. Support services through Ofsted inspections, with the ambition of achieving 'Good' or 'Outstanding'. Advise on operational efficiency, including staffing models, budgets, and resource management. Build positive relationships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies. Support workforce development, training, and performance management. Promote a culture of reflection, accountability, and learning across services.
About You

At least 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, Ofsted frameworks, and compliance requirements. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Proven success in influencing practice and raising service standards. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across Greater London. Passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Why Join Us?

Play a key role in shaping high-quality residential childcare provision. Join a progressive, child-centred organisation that values innovation and best practice. Unlimited paid holidays with full flexibility to manage your diary. Paid mileage and subsidised travel. Competitive salary package with performance-related bonus. Ongoing training and career development opportunities. Supportive benefits package including: Casual dress code Company pension scheme On-site parking (where applicable) Employee referral programme

Apply Today

If you are a knowledgeable and motivated professional ready to influence practice, support leadership, and drive positive change in residential childcare, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help create 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