Ofsted Registration Consultant

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60,000

Career progression

Meaningful work

Supportive leadership

UK-wide providers

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Ofsted Registration Consultant to drive registration projects from enquiry to approval in Nottingham. This role is office-based and offers a clear path to career progression within a growing consultancy.

You will work with providers, Registered Managers and Responsible Individuals, guiding them through planning and successful registration while ensuring high-quality governance and safeguarding practices across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in children’s residential care or related services.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted registration and regulatory requirements.
• Experience within compliance, governance or quality assurance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ofsted registration projects from initial enquiry through to approval.
• Review applications, policies, Statements of Purpose and supporting documentation.
• Prepare Registered Managers and Responsible Individuals for Ofsted interviews.
• Advise on safeguarding, governance, staffing structures and compliance requirements.
• Manage project plans, deadlines and client communications.
• Build strong client relationships and support the growth of consultancy services.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Independent work

Job description

Ofsted Registration Consultant

£60,000 | Nottingham | Office-Based

You've Successfully Registered Services. Now Help Others Do the Same.

Anyone who has been through an Ofsted registration knows it isn't just about paperwork.

It takes resilience, organisation, sector expertise and the ability to keep a project moving when challenges arise.

At Delphi Care Solutions, we help providers across the UK navigate the Ofsted registration process and establish high-quality children's homes and supported accommodation services.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Ofsted Registration Consultant to join our expanding team.

The Opportunity

This is more than a compliance role.

You'll work directly with providers, Registered Managers and Responsible Individuals, supporting them from initial planning through to successful registration. Whether helping a first-time provider open their first children's home or supporting an established organisation to expand, you'll be a trusted adviser throughout the process.

You'll combine regulatory expertise with practical guidance, helping clients achieve registration efficiently while laying strong foundations for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Ofsted registration projects from initial enquiry through to approval.
• Review applications, policies, Statements of Purpose and supporting documentation.
• Prepare Registered Managers and Responsible Individuals for Ofsted interviews.
• Advise on safeguarding, governance, staffing structures and compliance requirements.
• Manage project plans, deadlines and client communications.
• Build strong client relationships and support the growth of consultancy services.

About You

You'll already have a strong understanding of children's services and what Ofsted expects from high-quality providers.

You may currently be working as a Registered Manager, Responsible Individual, Operations Manager, Compliance Manager, Quality Assurance Lead or Ofsted Consultant.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience within children's residential care, supported accommodation or children's social care.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted registration and regulatory requirements.
• Experience within compliance, governance or quality assurance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects.

What's On Offer?

• £60,000 salary.
• Genuine career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Varied, rewarding and meaningful work.
• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Opportunity to work with providers across the UK.

Why Join Delphi Care Solutions?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the development of multiple services rather than just one.

You'll join a respected and ambitious consultancy, build relationships across the sector and play a direct role in helping providers deliver high-quality services for children and young people.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence