Ofsted
Social Care Regulatory Inspector (SCRI)
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Salary: £59,941 (post-probation) Location: National
Support change and improvement across children's social care
Raising standards, improving lives: that's Ofsted's purpose. We inspect, regulate and support improvement across children's social care, helping to ensure children and young people receive the safe, effective care they deserve. As a Social Care Regulatory Inspector (SCRI), you'll use your expertise to drive improvement across the sector while enjoying excellent benefits, flexibility and professional development.
Are you the right person?
We are looking for experienced professionals who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
- You may be a social worker, team manager or service manager working with children and families
- A registered manager of a children's home or residential special school
- A leader within fostering, adoption or supported accommodation services
Whatever your background, you'll bring sound judgement, professional credibility and a proven track record of making a positive difference. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to putting children at the heart of everything you do.
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What does an Inspector do?
As an SCRI, you'll carry out evidence-led inspections and regulatory work across a range of children's social care settings.
- Working with experienced colleagues, you'll inspect services including children's homes, fostering agencies, adoption agencies, residential special schools and supported accommodation providers
- You'll identify what's working well, challenge poor practice and promote improvement across the sector
Children's voices are central to our work. By speaking directly with children and young people, you'll gain a real understanding of their experiences and ensure that inspection findings focus on what matters most.
This is a role that keeps you connected to frontline practice while giving you a unique insight into innovation, excellence and emerging challenges across children's social care.
What rewards and benefits are available?
We offer a supportive professional environment where your expertise is valued and your development is encouraged. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a generous Civil Service pension, annual leave entitlement, recognition and performance awards, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
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- You'll also have access to wellbeing support, including eyecare vouchers, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders and financial support for home working
Why join us now?
Children's social care is evolving, and experienced professionals have an important role to play in supporting improvement across the sector.
As an Inspector, you'll see a wide range of services, identify and share effective practice, and help ensure children receive the high-quality care they deserve. Where improvement is needed, you'll provide challenge and scrutiny that supports lasting positive change.
In short, you'll have the opportunity to use your expertise to influence children's lives on a wider scale and make a real difference every day.
Want to know more?
To learn more about the role, how to apply and our benefits, you can visit our interactive brochure.
The closing date for applications is 7th September 2026.
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