RI & Ofsted Consultancy Lead - Remote & Travel

Delphi Care Solutions; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave excluding Bankhol

Bright HR

Bright Exchange

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Responsible Individual to lead and develop our RI consultancy service within children's residential care. You will act as the named RI for an agreed portfolio, providing oversight, governance, and support to providers and Registered Managers.

The role combines statutory RI responsibilities with consultancy, quality assurance, client relationship management, and business development support, with flexible/home-based working and national travel.

Qualifications

• Previous experience acting as a Responsible Individual.
• Significant leadership experience within children's residential care.
• Experience as a Registered Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Service, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, inspection frameworks, and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience in quality assurance, service improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named Responsible Individual for an allocated portfolio of children's homes.
• Ensure compliance with the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Provide oversight, support, and challenge to Registered Managers.
• Monitor safeguarding, quality, compliance, and service performance.
• Review incidents, complaints, Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 reports, and improvement plans.
• Maintain positive relationships with Ofsted and other key stakeholders.
• Support homes through inspections, regulatory activity, and improvement programmes.
• Contribute to the growth and development of Delphi's Responsible Individual consultancy service.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and sector partners.
• Support consultancy activity, new service development, and business growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Ofsted regulations knowledge

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Delphi Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Responsible Individual to lead and develop our RI consultancy service within children's residential care. You will act as the named RI for an agreed portfolio, providing oversight, governance, and support to providers and Registered Managers.

The role combines statutory RI responsibilities with consultancy, quality assurance, client relationship management, and business development support, with flexible/home-based working and national travel.