Overview

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 growth and increasing business demands, 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.

Responsibilities

• Be an experienced Care Operations and Compliance 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.


• Conducting detailed mock inspections using authentic and updated CQC methodology.


• Developing bespoke compliance roadmaps for underperforming services.


• Leading crisis interventions for homes at risk of enforcement.


• Simplifying CQC registration for new providers.


• Delivering evidence-based training to upskill care teams.

Qualifications / 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 of 3 years' work experience as a current or ex-CQC inspector delivering quality management and regulatory compliance within 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 and patterns.


• 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 registration with the rolling update system.


• Valid public liability and professional indemnity insurance policies.

Benefits

• Review applications and get back in touch within 24 hours (next business day).


• 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.

How to apply

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting