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Freelance Care Compliance Consultant (Self Employed - Contractor)
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Contract
Posted 13d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The consultant will conduct mock CQC inspections, quality audits, and provide improvement-focused consultancy to health and social care providers. They are responsible for producing evidence-based reports and supporting services in implementing effective action plans.
Requirements
Candidates must have significant experience in health or social care leadership, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance. A strong ability to evaluate evidence and produce professional, structured reports is essential for this role.
Full 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.
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.
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.
Working Arrangement
This is a self‑employed, contracted role. Consultants:
Operate independently and are responsible for their own tax, insurance, and business obligations.
Choose which assignments to accept based on availability and interest.
Are 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.
Related keywords
ComplianceCQCHealth and social careQuality assuranceMock inspectionsAuditingRegulatory frameworksConsultancyRisk managementCare plansService improvementChange managementDBSProfessional indemnityPublic liability insuranceReporting
Supporting providers to deliver the highest standard of care.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Stevenage, England
LinkedIn followers
3,778
Delphi Care Solutions: Providing expertise and quality services to the Care Industry.
Our solutions are designed by care providers for care providers. Our team is made up of former CQC and Ofsted inspectors, and registered managers to ensure you’re always in good hands.
We can support you with all things related to running a successful care operation, from crisis management and interim management to mock inspections and registration.
Offices: 20 Town Square, Stevenage, England SG1 1BP, GB · 90 Watery Lane, Preston, England Northern Office, GB · Pure Offices, Sherwood Park, Lake View Dr, Nottingham, Nottingham NG15 0DT, GB
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