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Interim Ofsted Registered Manager - Consultant (Contractor)

Delphi Care SolutionsLondon, England🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 15 Apr 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This interim role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in children's services, driving significant improvements across various settings and contributing to vital regulatory compliance. You'll thrive if you are a confident, hands-on leader with a proven track record in Ofsted registration and inspection readiness, eager to make a tangible impact. Apply now to embark on impactful consultancy assignments and further enhance your leadership portfolio.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted
4 months ago
ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceRisk Management

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

We are looking for individuals who:

  • 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
  • Happy to submit SC2
  • Available immediately

 

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

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