Freelance Care Compliance Consultant (Self Employed - Contractor)

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking a Freelance Compliance Consultant to provide independent, specialist support to health and social care providers. You will deliver mock CQC inspections, quality audits, and improvement‑focused consultancy as a sub-contractor, with the flexibility of self‑employment and the chance to drive meaningful care improvements.

Key duties include inspecting across regulatory domains, reviewing policies and care plans, interviewing staff and service users, and producing

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in health or social care leadership and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to assess evidence and provide actionable improvements.
• Experience conducting mock inspections or audits aligned to CQC or similar.
• Ability to produce structured, professional reports using standard templates.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mock CQC inspections across regulatory domains.
• Review policies, procedures, care plans and compliance documents.
• Observe care practice and interview staff, managers, and service users.
• Produce clear reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Support services to develop and implement action plans.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory expectations and best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CQC frameworks and sector developments.
• Manage workload and schedule as an independent consultant.
• Represent Delphi Care Solutions professionally with clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Professional judgement

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Freelance Compliance Consultant provides independent, specialist support to health and social care providers to strengthen regulatory compliance and improve service quality. Working on a self‑employed basis, the consultant is sub‑contracted by Delphi Care Solutions to deliver mock CQC inspections, quality audits, and improvement‑focused consultancy across a range of care settings.

The Freelance Compliance Consultant provides independent, specialist support to health and social care providers to strengthen regulatory compliance and improve service quality. Working on a self‑employed basis, the consultant is sub‑contracted by Delphi Care Solutions to deliver mock CQC inspections, quality audits, and improvement‑focused consultancy across a range of care settings. This role is suited to experienced care professionals who want the flexibility of self‑employment while contributing to meaningful improvements in care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mock CQC inspections across all regulatory domains
• Review policies, procedures, care plans, and compliance documentation
• Observe care practice and interview staff, managers, and service users
• Produce clear, structured, evidence‑based reports outlining findings and recommendations
• Support services to develop and implement action plans
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory expectations and best practice
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of CQC frameworks and sector developments
• Manage your own workload, schedule, and administrative responsibilities as an independent consultant
• Represent Delphi Care Solutions professionally when working with clients

Requirements

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in health or social care leadership, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance
• Proven experience conducting mock inspections or regulatory audits, aligned to CQC frameworks
• Demonstrable ability to evaluate evidence, identify risks, and provide practical, improvement‑focused recommendations
• Strong capability in producing comprehensive, evidence‑based reports, using structured formats such as Delphi's reporting template to present findings clearly and professionally

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with staff at all levels
• High standard of written communication, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and well‑structured reports
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and draw balanced conclusions
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise workload across multiple assignments
• Professional judgement, objectivity, and the ability to deliver constructive feedback sensitively and effectively

Professional Requirements

• Self‑employed status with the ability to work on a sub‑contracted basis
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Access to transport for on‑site visits
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional and ethical standards

Desirable Criteria

• Experience delivering consultancy, coaching, or service improvement support
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies or change management approaches
• Experience working across multiple care settings (e.g., residential, nursing, supported living, domiciliary care)
• Accreditation or training in compliance, auditing, or quality assurance frameworks

Benefits

Working Arrangement

This is a self‑employed, contracted role.

• Operate independently and are responsible for their own tax, insurance, and business obligations
• Choose which assignments to accept based on availability and interestAre engaged on a project‑by‑project basis with no guaranteed minimum hours
• Submit monthly invoices for completed work and approved expenses
• Deliver work autonomously while meeting Delphi's quality and reporting standards