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 continuous 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, among others. In this role, 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 by implementing actionable improvements that elevate care standards
• Choose projects that match your expertise and availability through flexible contracting

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• 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 processes 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 of 3 years' experience as a current or ex-CQC inspector delivering quality management and regulatory compliance in 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 to interpret data and identify trends
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize work to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives
• Own vehicle with full UK driving license
• DBS registered with rolling update system
• Valid public liability and professional indemnity insurance policies

Benefits

• Review applications and get back within 24 hours
• Competitive pay rates (excluding accommodation & mileage where required)
• Access to Support Network - Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) support
• Regular discussions about upcoming projects
• Prompt monthly invoice payments
• Full expense policy
• Flexible project work balancing personal commitments
• Autonomy and independence
• Variety of assignments
• Tax benefits (self-employed)
• No long-term commitment

If you are a motivated and experienced Quality and Compliance Consultant in UK Adult Social Care, passionate about providing high-quality care, we encourage you to apply. This role is on an independent/contract basis, with ongoing support from the Delphi team. You should be capable of working independently and collaboratively, with strong communication skills, and adapt quickly to changing environments. Analytical skills and stakeholder engagement are essential to succeed in this role.

For confidential discussions regarding your CV, cover letter, or anonymized project reports, please contact Morenike 'Mo' Da-Silva at mda-silva@delphi.care.