Interim Ofsted Manager — Lead Inspection Readiness

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to work across a variety/y

Support from consultancy team

Consistent pipeline of interim and/or?

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Ofsted Interim Manager/Consultant to join the Delphi Task Force on a freelance basis, supporting children's services through transition, improvement or registration. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for confident professionals who can assess services quickly and drive regulatory compliance.

You will lead multi-site residential and supported accommodation services, stabilise teams, implement robust safeguarding, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Experience as Ofsted Registered Manager
• Experience supporting Good/Outstanding inspections or service turnarounds
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards and Supported Accommodation Standards

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership during periods of instability, registration, or improvement
• Lead services through Ofsted registration and inspection readiness
• Stabilise teams, embed structure, and improve staff performance
• Drive compliance with Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding framework
• Review and strengthen policies, care planning and risk management, staffing structures and rotas
• Support action plans following inspections or regulatory concerns
• Collaborate with Responsible Individuals, Directors, and external professionals

Skills

Ofsted

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff management

Job description

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Ofsted Interim Manager/Consultant to join the Delphi Task Force on a freelance basis, supporting children's services through transition, improvement or registration. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for confident professionals who can assess services quickly and drive regulatory compliance.

You will lead multi-site residential and supported accommodation services, stabilise teams, implement robust safeguarding, and collaborate with