A little about me
I’m the founder of O’Connor Care Consulting. I qualified as a social worker in 1998,
specialising in children and I continue to be registered as a social worker with Social Work
England.
I’ve studied management to post-graduate level and completed professional coaching
programmes leading to level 7 Institute of Leadership & Management Professional Coaching
& Mentoring. I’ve completed a yearlong teaching programme enabling me to teach within the
Adult Learning Sector and completed ‘train the trainer’ programmes through Capita and
medication ‘train the trainer’ through UK Homecare Association.
Following qualifying as a social worker I began a career as a statutory social worker,
undertaking family support and child protection roles for a Local Authority. Benefitting from
experience working across children and adult services provision I began a career inspecting
children, adult and elderly care services for a Local Authority. When the then new regulatory
body, National Care Standards Commission (NCSC), was formed, I embarked on a journey
spanning over ten years working as an inspector, inspection manager and provider
relationship lead for Care Quality Commission (CQC). Seeking new challenges. I
transitioned into working for several private and not for profit health and social care
organisations. These roles were primarily within regulation, compliance and quality
improvement, spanning residential health and social care, domiciliary care, supported living
and independent hospitals where people are detailed under the Mental Health Act or
admitted voluntarily.
I have a proven track record of supporting services in all areas of compliance and improving
their ratings, including achieving overall outstanding ratings from the Regulator. I have
gained many years’ experiences as a regulator and working for organisations that provide
health and social care and support. This wealth of experience and knowledge enables me to
be extremely versatile in the services that I can offer across regulatory compliance and
service improvement.
Having gained a breadth and depth of experience, which combined with my passion for
improving outcomes for children and adults, positions me as a valuable resource for
organisations seeking to enhance their service offering and ensure regulatory compliance.
I’m excited about this new adventure and the opportunity to collaborate with many of you.
O’Connor Care Consulting, under the guidance of Dave O’Connor, a seasoned social work professional, is committed to elevating care services through mock inspections, audits, policy development, and compliance support.
With a focus on achieving regulatory compliance and enhancing health and social care standards, our consultancy in England delivers tailored services, including investigations and training.
O’Connor Care Consulting provided outstanding support and guidance. Their expertise greatly improved our care service standards.
John Smith
