Children’s Residential Care Consultant (Interim ​/ Freelance

Overview

Children’s Residential Care Consultant (Freelance / Interim Opportunities) - Partner with Leaders in Care Recruitment

Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Care professional looking for flexible consultancy opportunities?

At Leaders in Care Recruitment, we work with a wide range of organisations across the UK who require expert support with children’s home projects from new home setups to ongoing operational improvement. While we may not have a specific role available today, we are actively looking to build a network of trusted consultants where we will proactively source opportunities tailored to your expertise and preferences.

How it works:

• You tell us your experience, availability, and the type of work you’re looking for
• We approach our network and identify consultancy opportunities that match your expectations
• All work is secured and invoiced through Leaders in Care — giving you a smooth, professional experience without the hassle of business development

Typical consultancy projects include:

• Supporting the setup and registration of new children’s homes
• Pre-Ofsted preparation and compliance support
• Interim management and leadership cover
• Quality improvement and turnaround projects
• Staff development, mentoring, and operational guidance

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience within children’s residential care (e.g. Registered Managers, RI, Operations, or senior leadership roles)
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and compliance
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different environments
• A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people

What you can expect:

• Access to exclusive consultancy opportunities
• Flexible assignments aligned to your availability
• Competitive day rates
• Ongoing support from a specialist recruitment partner
• Less time chasing work — more time doing what you do best

Whether you’re an established consultant or considering your first move into freelance work, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact  with your CV, and we can discuss how we can support.