# Freelance Compliance Consultant (Self Employed - Contractor)

**Company:** [Delphi Care Solutions](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/uPDCz7deMHZ4sZAR9abUKY.md)
**Location:** Manchester, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Internal Recruitment - Consultants

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## 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.

## 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**. 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.