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Field Supervisor - Southend Reablement Service

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our amazing reablement service as a full time Field Supervisor to to provide support and supervision to our amazing team of Community Carers.

Care

  • Type

    Full-Time

  • Location

    Southend-on-Sea

  • Hours

    37.5

  • Duration

    Permanent

  • Salary

    £30,777.34

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As Field Supervisor you will be part of our CQC Good rated reablement service and provide support and supervision to our team of Community Carers. Our Field Supervisors currently work 7:00am – 15:30pm and 14:30pm – 23:00pm, 365 days a year, including Bank Holidays and Weekends. You will also be required to be part of an on-call rota.

The Role:

As a Field Supervisor you will contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective reablement service. Working as part of a team you will be responsible for the assessment and planning of care provided to our service users.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • To provide effective supervision and support to Community Carers, through supervision of caseloads and managing issues that arise.
  • Lead in developing and ensuring the on-going review of care and support for patients through liaison with community carers, key workers and other appropriate professionals
  • To provide community support and risk assessments for patients in accordance with the medication policy
  • Support patients health and wellbeing in accordance with the care plan including Reablement, rehab – drugs and alcohol, domiciliary care, SEDS and Mental Health.
  • To undertake complex casework assessment visits where necessary.
  • To become a champion in a field of service that benefits staff and patients including cascading the information to your team.
  • Provide assistance, using appropriate moving and handling techniques or equipment, as necessary, to meet the assessed needs of each individual within the agreed care plan.
  • To support a safe and timely discharge with our Enhanced Discharge Service
  • To undertake and manage our POLR customers (Provider of Last Resort) and work in partnership with the allocated Social Worker

Knowledge, Experience Skills and Abilities:

  • A minimum 2 years’ experience working with adults in a social care setting or community based
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care- or working towards
  • Experience of multi professional working
  • Knowledge & understanding of rehabilitation process & its role in intermediate care
  • Knowledge of adult protection procedures
  • Good communication skills with ability to deal with sensitive issues
  • Must hold full driving licence and access to car (essential)
  • Flexible to cover the business need.