Interim Ofsted Registered Manager - Consultant (Contractor)

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 55,350 - 92,250; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Pipeline of interim and consultancy opportunities

Support from experienced consultancy team

Job summary

A leading care consultancy firm is seeking experienced Ofsted Interim Managers/Consultants to join their team on a self-employed basis. The role requires leading children's services through transitions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting Good/Outstanding inspections. Key responsibilities include providing interim leadership, managing teams, and implementing changes across various settings, such as children's residential homes. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a consistent pipeline of opportunities.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards.
• Ability to lead teams during transitions and improvement phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership during periods of instability.
• Lead services through Ofsted registration and inspection readiness.
• Drive compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.

Skills

Experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager

Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations & Quality Standards

Ability to manage teams in challenging environments

Flexibility to travel at short notice

Job description

Interim Ofsted Registered Manager - Consultant (Contractor - Self-employed)

Location: Nationwide (with travel) on-site

Contract Type: Interim/Consultancy (Day Rate)

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Ofsted Interim Managers/Consultants to join our Delphi Task Force team on a freelance/self‑employed basis and support children’s services through periods of transition, improvement, or registration. This will be hands‑on assignments suited to confident leaders who can quickly assess services, implement change, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will be deployed across a range of settings including:

• Children’s Residential Homes


• Supported Accommodation (16-17)


• Semi-Independent Provision

We are particularly interested to hear from you if you have previous experience working with children with Learning Disabilities in a care setting.

Key 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 frameworks


• Review and strengthen:
  
  
  
  • Policies and procedures
  
  
  • Care planning and risk management
  
  
  • Staffing structures and rotas
  
  
  
  


• Support with action plans following inspections or regulatory concerns


• Work collaboratively with Responsible Individuals, Directors, and external professionals

About You

• Have previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager


• Have successfully supported Good/Outstanding inspections or service turnarounds


• Have strong knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards
  
  
  • Supported Accommodation Standards
  
  
  
  


• Can quickly diagnose issues and implement solutions


• Are confident managing teams in challenging environments


• Are flexible and able to travel at short notice

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting new service registrations


• Background in turnaround / improvement projects


• Multi-site or regional management experience


• OfSTED Consultancy or interim experience

What We Offer

• Consistent pipeline of interim and consultancy opportunities


• Flexible working arrangements


• Opportunity to work across a variety of services and providers


• Support from an experienced consultancy team