Interim Turnaround Leader for Care Homes

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market pay rates

Self-employed/contract basis

Support network with MDT and HR/compli

Prompt monthly invoice payment

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim/Turnaround Manager to lead transformation projects in UK adult care homes on a self-employed, contract basis. Roles focus on rapidly turning around underperforming services across settings such as learning disabilities, dementia, complex care, and residential/nursing facilities.

You will drive 30–90 day improvement plans, mentor care teams, and manage stakeholder relationships while ensuring service continuity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Registered Manager with an NMC PIN (clinical experience) or NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management (non-clinical).
• Proven success turning around services rated Inadequate/Requires Improvement.
• At least 5 years recent experience as a registered manager in healthcare, preferably care homes.
• Knowledge of UK care home regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to rapidly assess, decide and implement effective solutions.
• Experience managing budgets and staffing.
• Access to own vehicle and Full UK driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS with rolling update, plus Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead interventions to rapidly improve CQC ratings in underperforming homes.
• Provide interim leadership as stop-gaps where homes lack managers.
• Develop and execute 30–90 day service improvement plans with measurable outcomes.
• Mentor care teams to uplift staff capabilities while maintaining service continuity.
• Manage stakeholders throughout each assignment.

Skills

NMC PIN Registered Manager

NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management

Care home leadership

Budget management

Staffing management

Driving licence

DBS enhanced

Regulatory knowledge UK

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

NMC PIN (clinical experience)

NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim/Turnaround Manager to lead transformation projects in UK adult care homes on a self-employed, contract basis. Roles focus on rapidly turning around underperforming services across settings such as learning disabilities, dementia, complex care, and residential/nursing facilities.

You will drive 30–90 day improvement plans, mentor care teams, and manage stakeholder relationships while ensuring service continuity and regulatory compliance.