Job Title: CQC Consultant (Residential & Nursing Homes) – Contractor

Location: Manchester

Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (DOE) + Expenses

Type: Contract (Project-Based, Monday-Friday)

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is expanding its dynamic Task Force Team and is looking for experienced CQC Inspectors to lead transformative compliance projects across the UK’s care sector. In this opportunity, you will need to:

✔ Be a current or ex-CQC Regulatory Inspector – Guide care providers through CQC inspections, registrations, and quality turnarounds
✔ Drive Meaningful Change – Implement actionable improvements that elevate care standards
✔ Flexible Contracting – Choose projects matching your expertise and availability

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Conducting detailed mock inspections using authentic and updated CQC methodology
• Developing bespoke compliance roadmaps for underperforming services
• Leading crisis interventions for homes at risk of enforcement
• Simplifying CQC registration for new providers
• Delivering evidence-based training to upskill care teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, nursing, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years work experience as a current or ex-CQC inspector delivering quality management and regulatory compliance with UK health and social care.
• In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations, KLOEs, MCP/OLM frameworks, and regulatory updates
• Exceptional report writing and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends and patterns.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and drive organizational change.
• Access to own vehicle with full UK driving licence
• DBS registered with the rolling update system
• Valid public liability and professional indemnity insurance policies

Benefits

• Review applications and get back in touch within 24 hours (next business day)  

• Best market pay rates  

• Instant access to "Support Network” - Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) – Full clinical/non-clinical, HR and compliance support

• Regular touch points to discuss upcoming project opportunities 

• Prompt monthly invoice payment with no undue delays

• Full expense policy  
• Career Flexibility – Balance project work with personal commitments
• Autonomy & Independence 

• Variety of Assignments 

• Tax Benefits (Being self-employed) 
• No long-term commitment

If you are a highly motivated and experienced CQC Consultant with a passion for providing high-quality care to service users and care providers, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. While we offer a competitive pay rate, we equally provide opportunities for professional growth and development. Please note, this role is on an independent/contract basis. The Delphi team will provide you with ongoing support and guidance for the duration of each contract. You must possess the ability to effectively work both on your own and as part of a team and hold good verbal and written communication skills. You will be able to in a fast-paced environment, be responsible and able to adapt quickly to changing requirements. You must be analytical, possess the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, make decisions in line with what you deem is achievable, and thereafter deliver it.