We are seeking enthusiastic individual to join our friendly community care team as a Field Care Supervisor.
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 – 23:0pm, 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.
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