Delphi Care Solutions | Recruitment for employers

Hiring for your care service? Start with the right expertise.

Recruiting in regulated care is about more than filling a vacancy. Choose the sector you operate in, and explore specialist recruitment routes shaped around your service setting, leadership needs and the people you support.

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Which sector are you hiring in?

Select the route that matches your regulated setting
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Recruitment for CQC-regulated services

CQC Sector

Find the right hiring route for residential care, nursing homes, domiciliary care, supported living and other adult care services. Consider the requirements of your setting, workforce and leadership.

Nursing homesResidential careDomiciliary careSupported livingOther adult services
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Recruitment for children’s and education settings

Ofsted Sector

Explore a tailored route for children’s residential homes, supported accommodation, SEN provision, independent schools, nurseries and other relevant settings where safeguarding and role suitability matter.

Children’s homesSupported accommodationSEN servicesSchoolsEarly years
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Hiring across both sectors? If your organisation operates several service types or needs to recruit across different teams, our specialists can help you discuss the most relevant route.

Discuss your recruitment needs

A simpler recruitment enquiry

Three steps to more relevant conversations.

Start with the care setting, clarify the role you need to fill, then share the key details with Delphi’s recruitment team.

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Choose your sector

Select CQC or Ofsted based on the services your organisation delivers and the regulatory context.

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Identify your setting

Explore the relevant service types, such as nursing care, domiciliary care, children’s homes or specialist education.

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Discuss your vacancy

Explain the role, location, experience required and timescale so Delphi can assess the appropriate recruitment support.

Hiring with a specific challenge?

Need an experienced hire or leadership cover?

Whether you are replacing a key manager, expanding a service or reviewing your workforce needs, explain your requirements and we can discuss the relevant support. Urgent or interim needs may also benefit from Delphi’s wider operational services.

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Frequently asked questions

Choose the right hiring pathway.

Practical answers for care provider owners, Registered Managers, operational leaders and HR teams.

Which recruitment route should I choose?

Choose CQC for adult social care and healthcare settings, including residential care, nursing homes, home care and supported living. Choose Ofsted for children’s services and related education or specialist provision. The next page lets you select the specific setting.

Can Delphi help recruit senior care managers?

Delphi’s recruitment support covers relevant care-sector leadership and operational roles. The scope, role requirements and availability of suitable candidates need to be discussed for each vacancy.

Do you cover both frontline and specialist roles?

The recruitment routes cover a range of frontline, clinical, management and specialist roles depending on the sector and setting. Share the job title, responsibilities and experience needed so Delphi can assess the request.

Can we enquire about more than one care service?

Yes. Organisations operating multiple services can discuss recruitment across several settings. Clarify the service types, locations and hiring priorities in your initial enquiry.

What details should we prepare before contacting Delphi?

It helps to have the service type, location, job title, key responsibilities, qualifications or registrations required, employment arrangements and intended timescale. Avoid sharing confidential candidate information through a general enquiry.

Does a recruitment enquiry guarantee suitable candidates?

No. Candidate suitability, timescales and availability depend on the role and labour market. Delphi can discuss an appropriate recruitment approach but cannot guarantee appointments or outcomes.

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