Interim Registered Manager/Interim Home Manager - Childrens Residential

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Competitive interim package

Senior leadership support

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd. seeks an Interim Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Kent, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong operational stability.

Ideal for an experienced Registered Manager or Turnaround Manager who can embed quickly, support staff, strengthen compliance, and drive positive outcomes for young people. Immediate start with a competitive interim package and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Proven ability to achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Experience supporting children with EBD, trauma, or challenging needs.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the children's home.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Promote safeguarding best practices throughout the service.
• Support, motivate, and develop the staff team.
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections.
• Oversee care planning, risk management, and placement outcomes.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and rota management.
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, social workers, families, and partner agencies.
• Drive a culture focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Ofsted regs

Safeguarding

Risk management

Staff development

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Interim Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Kent

Contract: Interim (3-6 Months Initially)

Rate: Competitive Day Rate / Fixed-Term Salary

Ready to Make an Immediate Impact

Delphi Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider in Kent seeking an experienced Interim Registered Manager to provide strong leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational stability within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager, Turnaround Manager, or high-calibre Deputy Manager who can quickly embed themselves within a service, support staff, strengthen compliance, and drive positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the children's home
• Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Promote outstanding safeguarding practice throughout the service
• Support, motivate, and develop the staff team
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections
• Oversee care planning, risk management, and placement outcomes
• Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and rota management
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, social workers, families, and partner agencies
• Drive a culture focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people

About You

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within an Ofsted-regulated children's home
• Alternatively, an experienced Deputy Manager with substantial leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Proven experience achieving or maintaining Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
• Experience supporting children with EBD, complex behaviours, trauma, or challenging needs
• Excellent safeguarding and risk management knowledge
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available
• Competitive interim package
• Supportive and experienced senior leadership team
• Opportunity to add real value from day one
• Potential extension or future permanent opportunities
• Chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people