Field Care Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care services is seeking a Field Care Supervisor to enhance the quality of care provided to clients. The role involves managing daily tasks, ensuring compliance with care standards, and supporting a dedicated care team in Bedford. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, a supervisory background, and a passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• Strong background in care required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health and social care legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage care consultations and quality assurance visits.
• Support care team in the field and lead training workshops.
• Maintain accurate client records using Home Instead software.

Skills

Organisational skills

Professional appearance

Background in care

Client relationship management

Quality assurance

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

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The Field Care Supervisor is expected to work closely with the Care Coordinator, and Care Manager, and fellow management staff, to provide the highest quality service to clients.

Hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm.

During the week, the supervisor's tasks and duties will include, but not be limited to:

· Answering incoming telephone calls and responding to them as needed: Answer each call in a friendly, professional and knowledgeable manner

· Take messages and document calls so office staff can respond if necessary

· Conduct client/care professional introductions if required

· Conduct new client care consultations if required

· Update Birdie with relevant info for clients and care professionals

· Support in covering care calls if required

· Undertake Quality Assurance: Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients through QA visits in person

· Provide hands-on support out on the field to the care team

· Lead small training workshops

· Undertake audit support for client files

· Update Client Journals as and when necessary

· Read system alerts and take action if required

· Maintain accurate client and care professional records on Home Instead software

· Promote Home Instead Care at all opportunities

· Participate in team meetings

· Undertake service reviews

· Expected to be willing to perform a variety of on-call services

· Maintain confidentiality at all times, for all Home Instead information, including client, care professional and office data

Qualifications

· Be organised

· Have a smart and professional appearance

· Have a strong background in care

· Knowledge and understanding of legislation and guidance specific to Health and Social Care.

· Ideally a Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

· Previous experience as a supervisor is preferred

· A flexible and friendly approach

Additional Information

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the communities in which we work. Home Instead Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This role is subject to DBS-enhanced disclosure.