About the consultant

About Nikki Ayliff Care Consultancy Ltd

With over 35 years of experience in the social care sector, I founded Nikki Ayliff Care Consultancy Ltd to support providers in delivering outstanding care. My journey began as a care assistant supporting people with learning disabilities—a role that sparked a lifelong passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.

Since then, my career has taken me across the full spectrum of adult social care, including learning disability services, mental health support, and elderly care. I’ve held roles from team leader to Registered Manager, Operations Manager, and ultimately Operations Director and Nominated Individual. I’ve led services across domiciliary care, residential homes, and nursing settings, always driven by a commitment to high standards and compassionate leadership.

Now, I use that depth of knowledge to help care providers grow, improve, and thrive. Whether it’s supporting service improvement, regulatory readiness, leadership development, or quality assurance, my consultancy is grounded in real-world experience and a genuine belief in the power of good care. My mission is simple: to help providers deliver exceptional outcomes for the people they support and empower the teams who care for them.