Freelance Care Compliance Consultant (Self Employed - Contractor)
21 days ago
Manchester
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. • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr