We are looking for self employed consultants.
Manage your own Diary, no more weekends, no more on call , better work life balance if this sounds up your street then we are looking for self employed consultants.
Mainly covering North West/North East/ Yorkshire/ East Midlands/West Midlands. Immediate starts for self employed hours, on completion of safer recruitment checks.
Potential to earn up to £4,000+ a month
Are you passionate about making a difference for the lives of young people ? Do you have a good knowledge and understanding of the Quality standards including the guide to Children's Homes Regulations 2015 & the SCCIF ?
Have you a proven track record of successfully Managing or deputising a Children's Residential service ?
Can you be a critical friend, analyse, scrutinise Documents to provide a detailed and evaluated report ?
If your answer is yes to these questions and you have access to a car and full driving licence, then we would love to hear from you.
Contact Tracy for an application form:- tracy@grahamsconsultants.co.uk
Office :- 01524 548461
We are looking for a contracted consultant.
We are looking to hire a contracted full or part time Regulation 44 Visitor to join our team in Morecambe
We also have self employed opportunities available, working from your home area.
Mainly covering North West/North East/ Yorkshire/ East Midlands/West Midlands. Immediate and August starts on completion of safer recruitment checks.
Are you passionate about making a difference for the lives of young people ?
Do you have a good knowledge and understanding of the Quality standards including the guide to Children's Homes Regulations 2015 & the SCCIF ?
Have you a proven track record of successfully Managing or deputising a Children's Residential service ?
Can you be a critical friend, analyse, scrutinise Documents to provide a detailed and evaluated report ?
If your answer is yes to these questions and you have access to a car and full driving licence, then we would love to hear from you.
Contact Tracy for an application form:- tracy@grahamsconsultants.co.uk
01524 548461
We are looking for a Children's Social Care Consultant Manager.
Children’s Social Care Consultant Manager
(Independent Consultancy – Children’s Residential & Regulation 44 Services)
Location: UK-wide (office-based Bare, Morecambe, with travel to services)
Contract: Full-time or Associate (flexible)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
£42,000 - £50,000 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays & travel allowance.
About Us
Grahams Social Care & Education Ltd is a specialist consultancy supporting children’s homes, care providers and local authorities to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality care for children and young people.
We don’t do box-ticking. We work alongside providers to improve outcomes, strengthen leadership and raise standards in children’s services.
We are growing and are now seeking an experienced Children’s Social Care Consultant Manager to join our senior consultancy team.
The Role
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining consultancy, quality assurance and strategic support to children’s residential services.
The post is both office-based and field-based, with regular visits to children’s homes and providers.
You will also act as Assistant to the Operations Director, supporting the coordination, quality assurance and delivery of consultancy services across the organisation.
You will:
• Lead consultancy support to children’s homes and providers
• Support and deputise for the Operations Director where required
• Oversee Regulation 44 Independent Visitors and quality assurance activity
• Provide constructive challenge and mentoring to Registered Managers
• Support new home registrations, improvement plans and Ofsted readiness
• Carry out audits, reviews and service diagnostics
• Ensure high-quality written reports and action plans
• Act as a senior professional voice for Grahams when working with providers and local authorities
This is not a desk-based role — it is about being visible, credible and respected by managers, directors and frontline staff.
Who We’re Looking For
You must have:
• Significant experience in children’s social care
• Senior leadership experience in children’s residential services (e.g. Registered Manager, RI, Operations, Responsible Individual, Consultant)
• Excellent understanding of:
◦ Children’s Homes Regulations
◦ Quality Standards
◦ Regulation 44 and Regulation 45
◦ Ofsted frameworks
• The ability to challenge professionally and support positively
• Strong report-writing and communication skills
• High integrity, professionalism and emotional intelligence
You should be someone who can walk into a struggling home and bring both authority and reassurance.
Why Join Grahams?
Work with a respected, values-driven consultancy
No corporate politics
Flexible working
High-impact work improving children’s lives
Opportunity to shape and grow a specialist service
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short supporting statement explaining why you are right for this role t
Contact Tracy for an application form:- tracy@grahamsconsultants.co.uk
01524 548461
We are looking for an Administrator/Quality Assurance Assistant.
Come join our team.
We are looking for an administrator, Quality Assurance assistant for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of extending after review.
The role is very flexible to work around childcare if needed, which is why we are offering the role on 24 hours ( happy to cover the 24hours over 3 or 4 days if needed to accommodate school pick up).
Based at our Bare Office on Princes Crescent, Morecambe.
Please email Laura with your CV if you would like an application form and more information.
laura@grahamsconsultants.co.uk 01524 548461