Overview

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

Location: Nationwide (Nationwide 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 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 areas listed below.

Responsibilities

• Guide care providers through CQC inspections, registrations, and quality turnarounds (as a Care Operations Manager, Care Compliance Manager, Care Quality Manager, or as a current or ex-CQC Regulatory Inspector).
• Drive meaningful change by implementing actionable improvements that elevate care standards.
• Offer flexible contracting to match projects with your expertise and availability.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Recent work experience (within the last 5 years) in a compliance/quality role within social care across listed specialisms (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, Long-term conditions, Physical disabilities) – 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to organise work to deadlines and develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Access to own vehicle with a full UK driving licence.
• DBS registered with the rolling update service.
• Valid public liability and professional indemnity insurance policies.

Benefits

• Responses to applications within 24 hours (next business day).
• Competitive market pay-rates (excluding accommodation & mileage where required).
• Instant access to a Support Network – MDT with 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 to balance project work with personal commitments.
• Autonomy & Independence; variety of assignments.
• Tax benefits of being self-employed.
• No long-term commitment.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Quality and Compliance Consultant within the UK Adult Social Care, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. This role is on an independent/contract basis. The Delphi team will provide ongoing support and guidance for the duration of each contract. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, with good verbal and written communication skills, in a fast-paced environment, and be analytical with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

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