OFSTED Interim Turnaround Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Contract: Interim - minimum 3 months
Location: Chesterfield
Reports to: Responsible Individual
Day Rate: £350 (excluding expenses - mileage & accommodation)
Role Overview
The Interim Manager will take full operational responsibility for a EBD (Emotional & Behavioral Difficulties) children’s home, ensuring the service is safe, compliant, and effectively manage the service during and through its current crisis point.
The postholder will maintain or improve Ofsted outcomes [currently rated good] and ensure high-quality care for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
* Lead the day-to-day management of the children’s home
* Ensure delivery of high-quality, child-centred care in line with individual needs and placement plans
* Create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children and staff
Regulatory Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with:
o Ofsted regulations and inspection framework
o Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
o Quality Standards
* Prepare for and manage inspections
* Oversee implementation of any action plans or compliance improvements
Safeguarding & Care Quality
* Lead safeguarding practice across the home, ensuring all concerns are managed appropriately
* Oversee risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care planning
* Ensure children’s outcomes, progress, and wellbeing are consistently reviewed
Staff Leadership & Management
* Lead, supervise, and support the staff team
* Manage rotas, staffing levels, and agency use
* Address performance issues and embed a positive culture
* Ensure staff are trained and competent
Stabilisation & Improvement
* Quickly assess service strengths, risks, and areas for development
* Implement a clear stabilisation or turnaround plan where required
* Improve consistency in practice, recording, and daily routines
Partnership Working
* Work closely with Local Authorities, social workers, and other professionals
* Maintain strong relationships with families and stakeholders
* Represent the home in meetings, reviews, and planning discussions
Person Specification
Essential
* Significant experience in children’s residential care
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and inspection expectations
* Experience in leadership/management within a children’s home
* Proven ability to stabilise or improve services (especially RI/Inadequate homes)
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and decision-making skills
Desirable
* Previously Registered Manager with Ofsted
* Experience managing homes through inspection or enforcement action
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards)
Key Deliverables (During Interim Period)
* Service remains compliant and safe at all times
* Clear action plan in place with measurable improvements
* Stabilised staffing and improved team performance
* Improved audit, recording, and care quality systems
* Positive inspection readiness (or improved Ofsted judgement)
* Effective handover to permanent Registered Manager
Additional Requirements
* Enhanced DBS check
* Ability to start at short notice
* Flexibility to provide on-call support if required
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