Freelance Compliance Consultant - Self Employed, Contractor

Overview

The Freelance Compliance Consultant provides independent, specialist support to health and social care providers to strengthen regulatory compliance and improve service quality.

• 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

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