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