Job Description

Job Title:

Social Care Consultant - Residential Children's Services

Location:

Remote (with travel across the South)

Salary:

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

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future of Residential Care.

We are seeking a highly skilled

Social Care Consultant

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

This role is ideal for a senior professional with expertise in residential childcare who is passionate about raising standards, embedding safeguarding, and supporting Registered Managers to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will influence best practice, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across services.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure services meet and exceed Ofsted regulations, the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards. Provide professional guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Registered Managers. Lead on safeguarding, ensuring safe, transparent, and accountable practice throughout. Support services through Ofsted inspections with the aim of achieving 'Good' or 'Outstanding'. Advise on operational effectiveness, including staffing, budgets, and resources. Build strong working relationships with local authorities, social workers, and regulatory bodies. Drive staff training, professional development, and performance improvement. Foster a culture of reflection, accountability, and continuous learning.
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). In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Ofsted frameworks, and compliance requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated success in influencing practice and improving outcomes. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region. Passionate about ensuring children and young people receive the very best care.
Why Work With Us?

A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives. Work within a progressive, child-centred organisation. Unlimited paid holidays with flexibility to manage your own schedule. Paid mileage and subsidised travel. Competitive salary package with performance-related bonus. Clear career progression and professional 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 passionate leader ready to influence practice and drive improvements in residential childcare, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of creating 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