Social Care Consultant

2 weeks ago

Guildford, United Kingdom AV Care Full time

**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

**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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