Overview

Job Title: Compliance Consultant (Adult Social Care) – Contractor

Location: Nation-wide (Nation-wide Travel Required with Hybrid-Based Projects)
Rate: Competitive Daily Rate + Expenses
Type: Contract (Project-Based, Monday-Friday)

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is expanding its Dynamic Task Force Team due to its growth and increasing business demands. We are seeking experienced Care Operations & Compliance Specialists to support transformative compliance projects across the UK’s adult care sector with specialisms in learning disabilities, mental health, complex care, supported living, dementia, elderly care, residential or nursing care, local authorities, amongst others. In this opportunity, you will need to:

• Be an experienced Care Operations and Compliance Manager or current/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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Deliver evidence-based training to upskill care teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, nursing, or a related field
• 3+ years in a compliance/quality role within social care (learning disabilities, mental health, complex care, supported living, dementia, elderly care, residential or nursing care, local authorities) – preferred
• Minimum 3 years' work experience as a current or ex-CQC inspector delivering quality management and regulatory compliance with UK health and social care – desirable
• 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
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders at all levels
• 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

• Review applications and respond within 24 hours (next business day)
• Competitive market pay-rates (excluding accommodation & mileage where required)
• Access to the Support Network – Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for clinical/non-clinical, HR and compliance support
• Regular touchpoints 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 working as self-employed
• No long-term commitment

For confidential discussion on CV, cover letter and an anonymised project report submission, please contact Morenike "Mo" Da-Silva at mda-silva@delphi.care

EEO Statement: Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.