Interim/Turnaround Manager (Care) - Self Employed

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Support Network MDT

Prompt invoice payment

Full expense policy

Career flexibility

Autonomy & independence

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim/Turnaround Manager to lead underperforming care homes on a freelance contractor basis across the UK. The role focuses on rapid CQC improvements, 30–90 day improvement plans, and mentoring care teams while ensuring service continuity.

The position requires an NMC PIN (clinical experience) or NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management, with at least 5 years in a registered manager role in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered Manager with a valid NMC PIN or NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management.
• Proven success turning around services rated Inadequate or Requires Improvement.
• Minimum 5 years as a registered manager in healthcare, preferably care homes.
• Knowledge of UK care home regulatory requirements.
• Own vehicle and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary interventions to rapidly improve CQC ratings.
• Provide interim leadership as stop-gaps for homes without managers.
• Develop and execute 30–90 day service improvement plans with measurable outcomes.
• Mentor care teams while maintaining service continuity.
• Manage budgets and staffing; coordinate with stakeholders on assignments.

Skills

Interim leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Staff mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management

NMC PIN (Clinical Experience)

Job description

Job Title: Interim/Turnaround Manager - Self-Employed

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 join the team on a freelance contractor basis and help to transform underperforming care homes across the UK's adult care sector with proven experience in the specialisms areas such as - 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, amongst others), Physical disabilities.

This is your opportunity to:

• Lead Critical Interventions - Take temporary leadership of struggling homes to rapidly improve CQC ratings
• Interim Leadership - Take temporary leadership as stop-gaps for homes without managers
• Implement Sustainable Change - Develop and execute 30-90-day service improvement 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

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• 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
• Stakeholder management throughout each assignment

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive market pay rates
• Access to \"Support Network\" - Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) - Full clinical/non-clinical, HR and compliance support
• Regular touch points during projects to discuss progress
• Prompt monthly invoice payment
• 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

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Care Consultant with a passion for providing high-quality care to residents in care home settings, we encourage you to join Delphi. Please note, roles are on an independent/contract basis. The Delphi team will provide you with ongoing support and guidance for the duration of each contract. Collaboration and teamwork are essential in the social care sector and by working together, sharing knowledge and expertise, care teams can provide the best possible care and support for their people, helping them to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.