Interim/Turnaround Manager (Care) - Self Employed

Delphi Care Solutions · Brighton, United Kingdom · Contract · Posted 2026-07-30

Workplace: on_site

Department: Internal Recruitment - Consultants

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.

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Interim/Turnaround Manager - Care

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