Description
If you’re someone who cares deeply about helping children thrive and you’re ready for a meaningful role that provides a great work/home life balance, this could be the perfect fit.
We match your experience and skills to the specialist needs of the homes and young people you’ll visit. Your insight matters — we listen to what you find and do everything we can to build a productive, professional relationship with the homes you work with.
What you’ll do
Once you’re allocated to a home you’ll carry out monthly visits on a self employed basis. You’ll work independently during these visits, observing practice, talking with adults and external professionals and most importantly the young people, and checking whether the home is safeguarding children effectively and promoting their wellbeing.
How we’ll support you
You won’t be on your own — our team is available for ongoing support and guidance, and we’ll provide regular feedback and learning points to help you develop in the role.
Reporting
You’ll produce clear, objective reports that honestly reflect your findings and give a detailed, thoughtful evaluation of the children’s lived experiences and day-to-day wellbeing.
If you’re organised, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes for young people, this role is a meaningful way to make a real difference
Experience
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring strong professional knowledge and genuine care for children’s wellbeing and safety
You’ll need a solid understanding of:
The Social Care Common Inspection Framework:
The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015:
The Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Meticulous and reliable
- An excellent communicator
- Confident in writing clear, high-quality reports
- Comfortable working to deadlines
As a Regulation 44 Visitor with Changing Outcomes, you’ll be able to build trust with young people and develop a supportive, “critical friend” relationship with providers — offering both challenge and encouragement where needed.
Experience that’s essential:
- Successfully managing a residential children’s home and holding an Ofsted registration for a minimum of two years
Practical requirements:
- Access to a car
- A full UK driving licence
- We are looking for someone who is within easy reach of Cardiff, Bristol and the surrounding areas_
Benefits
Mileage allowance
Professional indemnity insurance
Access to relevant templates and guides
Flexible working
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: From £200.00 per day
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you located within an hours drive of Cardiff and/or Bristol?
Experience:
- being a registered manager of a children's home: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Diploma/NVQ Level 4 or 5 Health & Social Care (required)
Location:
- Cardiff (Cardiff, Cardiff) (preferred)
Work Location: On the road