Social Care Consultant - Public Sector

Freshminds; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique management consultancy is looking for Consultants and Senior Consultants with strong experience in Social Care and SEND within public sector settings. You will support the delivery of transformation projects, manage timelines, and engage with stakeholders. The role involves hybrid working with 2-3 days in London, offering day rates of up to £260 or £300 based on seniority. Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of public sector transformation and strong facilitation skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' Consulting experience.
• Experience in Social Care and SEND within local authority programmes.
• Proven public sector transformation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of transformation projects across multiple workstreams.
• Run discovery workshops and engage with internal stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, reporting, and risk logs.

Skills

Consulting experience

Social Care

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

An award-winning boutique management consultancy specialising in regeneration and transformation partners with UK councils to deliver impactful change across communities, with a focus on planning, digital, social care, and organisational reform. They are looking for exceptional Consultants and Senior Consultants with strong Social Care & SEND experience in public sector setting.

The consultancy has been appointed as the transformation partner for a large local authority. Following the successful completion of the first phase, they are now in the delivery phase of major transformation programme. The work spans across multiple pillars, including: Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Workforce, EIP, Digital, and Place.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of transformation projects across multiple workstreams
• Run discovery workshops and engage with internal stakeholders
• Manage timelines, reporting, and risk logs
• Develop business cases, training materials, and presentation decks
• Contribute to organisational change and service improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 3+ years' Consulting experience
• Demonstrable experience in Social Care, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within local authority programmes
• Proven public sector transformation experience
• High emotional intelligence and sensitivity to safeguarding themes
• Demonstrated consulting experience with strong workshop facilitation
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills

Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 3 months (depending on workstream), with potential to extend
• Day Rate: Up to £260/day PAYE (Consultant) | £300/day PAYE (Senior Consultant) depending on experience
• Location: Hybrid , 2-3 days per week in Central London office and occasional site visits (to be confirmed)