Social Care Consultant
1 week ago
Social Care Consultant – Residential Childcare
Location: Remote (travel across the West Midlands)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per year (including performance bonus)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Lead with Purpose. Drive Lasting Change.
Are you an experienced leader in children's residential care looking to shape services and influence growth?
We're seeking a Social Care Consultant / Responsible Individual to provide strategic oversight and leadership across several small to medium-sized residential childcare organisations.
In this senior role, you'll advise on structure, compliance, and development—helping each organisation achieve excellence, deliver high-quality care, and grow sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and professional guidance across multiple children's residential homes.
- Support business owners and Registered Managers to improve service delivery, compliance, and governance.
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
- Lead on safeguarding, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive business performance and advise on growth and operational strategy.
- Oversee Ofsted inspections, achieving and maintaining Good or Outstanding outcomes.
- Develop staff capability, mentor future leaders, and promote a culture of accountability.
- Build effective partnerships with local authorities, Ofsted, and other key stakeholders.
About You
- Minimum 3 years' senior leadership or consultancy experience in children's residential care.
- Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and care legislation.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent / working towards).
- Proven ability to influence strategic decisions and deliver measurable improvement.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and business acumen.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the region.
Why Join Us
We reward impact, leadership, and results. You'll benefit from:
- Competitive salary with an impressive annual performance bonus
- Annual pay increase recognising your contribution
- Unlimited paid holiday to support work–life balance
- Fuel fully paid for all work-related travel
- Clear career progression and professional development pathways
- Flexible, home-based working with full diary autonomy
- Supportive, forward-thinking culture focused on quality and innovation
- Additional perks: casual dress code, company pension, and employee referral scheme
If you're a strategic, compassionate leader ready to influence practice, drive improvement, and support growing residential childcare organisations, apply today and help shape the future of children's residential care.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£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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