Social Care Consultant

2 weeks ago

Brighton, United Kingdom AV Care Full time

**Job Title**: Social Care Consultant - Residential Childcare
**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 looking for an experienced and passionate **Responsible Individual** to provide strategic leadership and governance across multiple children’s residential homes in Greater London.

This is a senior leadership role with a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people. You will be responsible for ensuring outstanding care, strong safeguarding practice, and full regulatory compliance, while motivating Registered Managers and their teams to deliver excellence.

Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
- Provide visible leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Registered Managers.
- Oversee and embed robust safeguarding policies and safe practices.
- Lead homes confidently through Ofsted inspections, aiming for ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcomes.
- Manage resources, staffing, and budgets to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with local authorities, social workers, and regulators.
- Champion training, staff development, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of accountability, improvement, and child-centred practice.

About You
- At least 3 years’ senior leadership 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 regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability in compliance, operational oversight, and staff development.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Why Join Us?
- A chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.
- Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.
- Unlimited paid holidays with full autonomy over your diary.
- Paid mileage and subsidised travel.
- Competitive salary package with performance-related bonus.
- Career progression and ongoing professional development.
- Supportive benefits package including:

- Casual dress code
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking (where available)
- 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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