Delphi Care Solutions Ltd – Care Quality & Compliance Specialist

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is expanding its dynamic Task Force Team due to its continuous growth and increasing business demands and is looking for experienced Care Quality & Compliance Specialists to support transformative compliance projects across the UK's adult care sector with proven experience in the specialisms areas below:

Specialism Areas

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Be an experienced Care Operations Manager or Care Compliance Manager or Care Quality Manager or Current or ex-CQC Regulatory Inspector – guide care providers through CQC inspections, registrations, and quality turnarounds
• Drive Meaningful Change – implement actionable improvements that elevate care standards
• Flexible Contracting – choose projects matching your expertise and availability
• Conduct detailed mock inspections using authentic and updated CQC methodology
• Develop bespoke compliance roadmaps for underperforming services
• Lead crisis interventions for homes at risk of enforcement
• Simplify CQC registration for new providers
• Review applications and get back in touch within 24 hours (next business day)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, nursing, or a related field.
• Recent work experience within the last 5 years in a compliance/quality role within social care – expertise in the specialisms listed above preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' work experience as a current or ex-CQC inspector delivering quality management and regulatory compliance with UK health and social care.
• In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations, KLOEs, MCP/OLM frameworks, and regulatory updates.
• Hands‑on experience with CQC/Care Inspectorate inspections, audits, and policy development.
• Exceptional report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends and patterns.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to organise work to deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and drive organizational change.
• Access to own vehicle with full UK driving licence.
• DBS registered with the rolling update system.
• Valid public liability and professional indemnity insurance policies.

Benefits

• Independent/contract basis with ongoing support and guidance for the duration of each contract.
• Competitive market pay‑rates (excluding accommodation & mileage where required).
• Instant access to "Support Network" – Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) – full clinical/non‑clinical, HR and compliance support.
• Regular touch points to discuss upcoming project opportunities.
• Prompt monthly invoice payment with no undue delays.
• 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.