CQC Consultant

at  Affinity Care Recruitment

Company: Affinity Care Advisory
Job Title: Compliance and Advisory Consultant
Location: Remote with regular travel
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

ABOUT US:

Affinity Care Advisory is a leading consultancy business dedicated to supporting, advising, and guiding a variety of social care providers. We help our clients achieve excellence in regulatory compliance and high-quality care outcomes. Our team is passionate about improving standards within the care sector, ensuring providers meet and exceed their regulatory obligations.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a dedicated, committed, and experienced care professional with high standards of integrity and quality. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in health and social care management, compliance, and operational excellence. You will work closely with our internal consultancy team, external agencies, and a range of care providers to ensure compliance, enhance service quality, and drive positive outcomes for service users.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in internal controls, auditing, and assurance reviews.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to implement cultural change within care organisations.
• Keen interest in staying up to date with legislation and best practices.

• Provide expert operational and compliance advice to clients on designing, delivering, and managing their care businesses.
• Conduct external audits, mock inspections, and assurance reviews to identify and address compliance gaps.
• Assist care providers with new CQC registration applications, business planning, and pre-registration consultancy.
• Develop tailored action and service improvement plans to address regulatory concerns.
• Coach and support Registered Managers in preparation for successful CQC interviews.
• Design and maintain high-quality policies, procedures, and essential compliance documentation.
• Deliver training sessions on regulatory updates, best practices, and quality assurance.
• Provide crisis management support, including liaison with CQC and other regulatory bodies during investigations.
• Regularly report findings and recommendations to the Operations Manager.
• Represent Affinity Care Advisory at industry events, conferences, and workshops.