Care Consultant (Interim/Turnaround Manager) - Contractor

Delphi; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care consultancy is seeking a Care Consultant (Interim/Turnaround Manager) to lead transformations in underperforming homes across the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in healthcare, a valid NMC PIN or NVQ Level 5, and a proven track record of improving care standards. This role offers competitive pay, flexible project choices, and a supportive network throughout the contract.

Benefits

Best market pay rates

Instant access to a support network

Prompt monthly invoice payment

Career flexibility

Tax benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of recent experience in a registered manager role in the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for care homes in the UK.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical interventions to improve CQC ratings.
• Implement immediate stabilizing measures for crisis situations.
• Develop CQC compliance roadmaps across all Key Lines of Enquiry.

Skills

Leadership skills

Crisis management

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Registered Manager with valid NMC PIN

NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Care Consultant (Interim/Turnaround Manager) - Contractor
Location: Somerset (Site-Based Projects)
Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (DOE)
Type: Contract (Project-Based, Monday-Friday)
Start Date: Subject to Satisfactory DBS Check

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is expanding its elite Task Force Team and seeks accomplished Interim/Turnaround Managers to transform underperforming care homes across the UK's adult care sector with proven experience in the following specialisms: Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health Conditions, Complex Care, Supported Living, Epilepsy, Dementia, Domiciliary Care, Elderly Care, Residential or Nursing Care, Local Authorities, Eating disorders, Sensory impairments (hearing, sight, multi-sensory), Long-term conditions (such as neurological, respiratory, among others), Physical disabilities.

This is your opportunity to:

• Lead Critical Interventions - Take temporary leadership of struggling homes to rapidly improve CQC ratings
• Implement Sustainable Change - Develop and execute 30-90-day recovery plans with measurable outcomes
• Mentor Care Teams - Uplift staff capabilities while maintaining service continuity
• Flexible Career Opportunities - Choose projects that match your expertise and availability

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive operational diagnostics to identify root causes of underperformance
• Implementing immediate stabilising measures for crisis situations
• Developing CQC compliance roadmaps across all Key Lines of Enquiry
• Restructuring care delivery systems to ensure sustainable quality improvements
• Preparing homes for successful mock and actual CQC inspections
• Delivering complete handover documentation with maintained improvements
• Registered Manager with a valid NMC PIN (with Clinical Experience) or a NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management (with Non-Clinical Experience)
• Proven success in turning around 'Inadequate' or 'Requires Improvement' services
• At least 5 years of recent experience in a registered manager role in the healthcare industry, preferably in a care home setting
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for care homes in the UK
• Be able to perform suitable and assessed manual handling tasks - (service dependent e.g. use of manual handling equipment and/or breakaway training)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to rapidly assess, decide and implement effective solutions
• Experience in managing budgets and staffing
• Access to own vehicle
• Full UK driving licence
• Enhanced DBS registered with the rolling update system
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance

Qualifications

• Impeccable leadership and crisis-management skills suitable for turning around underperforming services
• Experience in healthcare leadership roles with a track record in care homes
• Understanding of UK regulatory requirements for care homes

Remuneration and Contract Details

• Role is on an independent/contract basis with ongoing support from the Delphi team for the duration of each contract
• Best market pay rates
• Instant access to a Support Network - MDT with clinical/non-clinical, HR and compliance support
• Regular touch points to discuss upcoming project opportunities
• Prompt monthly invoice payment with no undue delays
• Full expense policy
• Career flexibility - balance project work with personal commitments
• Autonomy & Independence
• Variety of Assignments
• Tax Benefits (Being self-employed)
• No long-term commitment

For confidential discussion and CV submission, please contact Morenike "Mo" Da-Silva at [e-mail]. Review applications and get back in touch within 24 hours (next business day).