About the role
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
Requirements
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
Benefits
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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