Consultancy Ofsted

Job Title**:OfSTED Consultant, Children Health and Social Care Services - Contractor Basis**

Location**:Across all UK regions**

Salary**:Competitive Rates** (Depending on Qualification & Experience)

Job Type**:Contract Basis (Project-Based)**

Hours of Work**:Generally, Monday to Friday**

Start Date**:Subject to Satisfactory DBS Check**

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is an established, innovative, healthcare improvement company. We offer a full wrap around support service to care providers across the UK, from Ofsted registrations, consultancy and supported living, mock CQC inspections, turnaround and crisis management, interim management and occupancy support to subscription packages for the maintenance for care quality and regulatory compliance. At Delphi, we are committed to assisting our esteemed clients meet and exceed regulatory standards and deliver exceptional care to their service users.

**Job Details**

**Reports To**: Task Force Team Lead

**Direct Reports**: None

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for:

- Ensuring all necessary documentation, policies, and procedures are in place and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Staying abreast of changes in OfSTED regulations, policies, and procedures, and ensure that clients are informed and prepared to meet new requirements.
- Managing day-to-day operations of the service, including staffing, budgeting, and resident care.
- Ensuring that the service is compliant with regulatory requirements and that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Providing leadership and support to service staff to ensure delivery of high-quality care.
- Monitoring the quality of care being provided and making adjustments as needed.
- Conducting thorough assessment of service to identify areas of improvement
- Developing and implementing turnaround plans for each service (as required)
- Collaborating with other management team members to ensure the company goals are met.
- Maintaining accurate records and reports as required by regulatory bodies.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clinical staff, and regulatory bodies, to drive quality and compliance.
- Providing expert guidance and support to service providers in preparing for OfSTED inspections, including mock inspections and readiness assessments.
- Analysing data, documentation, and feedback to identify areas of non-compliance or improvement opportunities.
- Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, providing ongoing support and guidance on quality and compliance matters related to OfSTED registration.

**About You**

As an OfSTED Consultant, you will be a highly organised individual, able to provide effective leadership and regulatory compliance in a diligent and professional way within our exciting and fast-paced projects. 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 work under pressure, 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.

**Role Requirements**
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, nursing, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of OfSTED consultancy experience working in healthcare quality management, regulatory compliance, or a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of OfSTED regulations, standards, policy implementation and compliance.
- 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

**What We Offer**

Best market pay rates

Instant access to "Support Network”

Regular touch points to discuss upcoming project opportunities

Prompt weekly payment with no undue delays

Full expense policy

Flexible working hours

Autonomy & Independence

Variety of Assignments

Tax Benefits (Being self-employed)

No long-term commitment

**Job Types**: Freelance, Zero hours contract

Pay: £250.00-£450.00 per day

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Middlesbrough

Reference ID: DCS-Rec-OfSTED Con