Compliance Consultant (Adult Social Care) - Contractor

Delphi Care Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Compliance Consultant to support transformative projects across the UK's adult social care sector. This contract-based role requires an individual with a solid background in care operations, compliance management, and CQC inspections. Successful candidates will excel in driving quality improvements, training teams, and managing diverse stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values high-quality care and offers competitive rates with project flexibility.

Benefits

Full expense policy

Instant access to Support Network

Career Flexibility

Tax Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years in compliance/quality role within social care preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations and frameworks.
• Experience with CQC/Care Inspectorate inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed mock inspections using CQC methodology.
• Implement actionable improvements to elevate care standards.
• Simplify CQC registration processes for new providers.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare management or related field

Job description

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 Teamdue to its continuous growth and increasing business demands and is looking for 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 Manageror 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

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Conductingdetailed mock inspectionsusing authentic and updated CQC methodology Developingbespoke compliance roadmapsfor underperforming services

• Leadingcrisis interventionsfor homes at risk of enforcement

• SimplifyingCQC registrationfor new providers

• Deliveringevidence-based trainingto upskill care teams

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, nursing, or a related field.

• 3+ years in a compliance/quality rolewithin 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 with UK health and social care – Desirable.

• In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations, KLOEs, MCP/OLM frameworks, and regulatory updates

• Hands-on experience withCQC/Care Inspectorate inspections, audits, and policy development.

• Exceptional report writingand 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

• 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

If you are a highly motivated and experiencedQuality and Compliance Consultant within the UK Adult Social Carewith a passion for providing high-quality care to service users and care providers, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please note, this role is on an independent/contract basis. The Delphi team will provide you with ongoing support and guidance for the duration of each contract. You must possess the ability to effectively work both on your own and as part of a team and hold good verbal and written communication skills. You will be able to in a fast-paced environment, be responsible and able to adapt quickly to changing requirements. You must be analytical, possess the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, make decisions in line with what you deem is achievable, and thereafter deliver it.

For confidential discussion on CV, cover letter and an anonymised (previous) project reportsubmission, please contact Morenike 'Mo' Da-Silva at [e-mail]