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

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

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