Social Care Consultant

1 day ago

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom AV CARE Full time

Social Care Consultant – Residential Childcare

Location: Remote (with travel across the West Midlands)

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 looking for an experienced and dedicated Responsible Individual / Social Care Consultant to provide strategic leadership, oversight, and guidance across multiple children's residential homes in the West Midlands of England.

In this senior leadership role, you will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, promote high-quality care, strengthen safeguarding, and inspire Registered Managers and their teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
  • Provide visible leadership, professional mentoring, and 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 Outstanding outcomes.
  • 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, professional development, and performance management.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and child-centred care.

About You:

  • Minimum of 3 years' senior leadership or consultancy experience within 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 full autonomy over your working schedule.
  • Paid mileage and subsidised travel.
  • Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
  • Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Benefits include company pension, casual dress, on-site parking (where available), and an employee referral programme.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced, committed leader ready to influence practice, drive improvement, and ensure that children always come first, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to 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

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