Care Supervisor

Fuchsia Homecare Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ipswich is seeking a Care Supervisor to lead a team of caregivers. Responsibilities include client management, care planning, and team development. The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a NVQ Level 3 qualification or a willingness to pursue it. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while ensuring high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Must be experienced in the care sector and hold or be working towards NVQ Level 3.
• Need a driving license.
• Ability to assess clients for individual needs and conduct risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Sign up new clients and liaise with Social Services and families.
• Complete client reviews and ensure service quality.
• Create and review person-centered care plans.
• Communicate client needs to care staff and adjust plans accordingly.
• Conduct spot checks and face-to-face supervisions.

Skills

Experience in the care sector

IT skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Ability to build relationships

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to achieve)

Job description

Fuchsia Homecare has an exciting opportunity for a Care Supervisor.

Salary £29,400 per year

Hours will be Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00 with some evening and weekend availability to undertake field-based duties as needed - Supervisors are also required to participate in the out-of-hours on-call as part of a rolling rota with an additional £300 payment for this.

• You will need to be experienced within the care sector and hold, or be happy to work towards, NVQ Level 3
• You will also need to have a driving license.

Duties will include

• Signing up new clients and liaising with Social Services and/or family members.
• Completing client reviews and ensuring our service is running smoothly.
• Creating and reviewing person centered care plans.
• Communicating with our care staff regarding our clients’ needs and if any changes occur.
• Completing spot checks and face to face supervisions with care staff.

Successful Candidate must be

• Passionate about caring and willing to develop skills further.
• Experienced with IT skills and have a good telephone manner.
• Able to assess clients for individual needs and carry out risk assessments.
• Able to type up documents using a tablet/laptop and printer.
• Reliable and flexible.
• An excellent communicator and have the ability to build relationships with those we support and those around them.
• A strong leader.
• Able to be patient and keep calm under pressure.
• Hardworking, organized and knowledgeable.
• Able to work alone and as a team and to assist with care calls and the on-call rota.

Responsibilities will include

• Ensuring that all regulatory and contractual standards are met and exceeded.
• Providing leadership and management to an assigned team of caregivers.
• Ensuring all teams have the skills and competences required and will provide a focus on continuous professional development within their team.
• Responsibility for ensuring all current clients are properly assessed and that high quality, person-centred care is planned for and provided.
• Ensuring working in effective partnership with key local service providers, including local NHS partnerships, Social Work departments and community contacts.

Fuchsia Homecare Ipswich provided the following inclusive hiring information

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.