Compliance Consultant (Adult Social Care) - Contractor

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

Job summary

A leading care consultancy is seeking a Compliance Consultant (Adult Social Care) to support compliance projects across the UK. The role involves conducting inspections, developing compliance roadmaps, and providing support to care providers. Ideal candidates should have a background in healthcare management and recent compliance experience in social care. This position offers competitive rates and the flexibility to choose projects.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Career flexibility

Tax benefits for self-employed

Qualifications

• Experience within the last 5 years in a compliance/quality role within social care.
• Minimum of 3 years' work experience as a CQC inspector is desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed mock inspections using CQC methodology.
• Develop compliance roadmaps for underperforming services.
• Lead crisis interventions for homes at risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Care quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare management or related field

Job description

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 continuous 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 specialisms areas below:

• 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 (hearing, sight, multi-sensory)
• Long-term conditions (such as - neurological, respiratory, amongst others)
• Physical disabilities

In this opportunity, you will need to:

• Be an experienced Care Operations Manager or Care Compliance Manager or Care Quality 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

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• 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

• 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 -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 (hearing, sight, multi-sensory), Long-term conditions (such as - neurological, respiratory, amongst others), Physical disabilities- 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 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 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)

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Quality and Compliance Consultant within the UK Adult Social Care with 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 work 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 report submission, please contact Morenike 'Mo' Da-Silva at [e-mail]