Interim Ofsted Registered Manager - Consultant (Contractor)

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 73,800 - 110,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Support from an experienced consultancy team

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking an Interim Ofsted Registered Manager to join their team on a freelance basis. This role involves deploying across various children's services to provide leadership during transitions and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations. The ideal candidate has previous experience in similar roles, with strong knowledge of relevant standards. Flexibility for travel is required. Opportunities for a consistent pipeline of work and support from an experienced consultancy team are offered.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
• Successfully supported Good/Outstanding inspections or service turnarounds.
• Knowledge of children’s homes regulations & Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership during instability or improvement.
• Lead services through Ofsted registration and inspection readiness.
• Stabilize teams and improve staff performance.
• Drive compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
• Support with action plans following inspections.

Skills

Experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager

Strong knowledge of children’s homes regulations

Ability to manage teams

Understanding of safeguarding frameworks

Diagnostic and problem-solving skills

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