Overview
DS Wellbeing & Development Network, through Social Care Skills and our wider projects, is expanding our associate network to meet growing demand from providers in both children’s and adult social care. We’re looking for experienced professionals to work with us on a flexible, project-by-project basis.

Opportunities available include:

Responsible Individuals (RIs) – interim or associate oversight roles.
Consultants – compliance audits, inspection readiness, service development.
Trainers – delivering high-quality online or in-person training.

What we offer:

Flexible associate-based work — you choose the projects that suit your skills and capacity.
Competitive day rates from £300–£550 (plus paid training delivery).
Back-office support — we handle contracts, invoicing, and client liaison.
Opportunities across both children’s and adult social care sectors.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum 5 years’ leadership or specialist experience in children’s or adult social care.
Strong understanding of Ofsted and/or CQC regulations and quality standards.
Confidence to deliver consultancy, audits, or training independently.
Enhanced DBS (current or willing to obtain).

If you’re an experienced professional looking for flexible consultancy, training, or interim opportunities in children’s and adult social care, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and a short cover note outlining your specialist area.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: £300.00-£500.00 per day

Benefits:

Work from home

Work Location: Remote

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