Field Supervisor - Community Team

As Field Care Supervisor you will be provide support and supervision to our team of Community Carers. Our Field Care 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 Care Supervisor you will contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective community 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.