FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR

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Leeds

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Caremark is seeking a Field Care Supervisor to implement field-based quality control systems and support Care & Support Workers across a defined area in Leeds.

The role involves assessments, risk management, inductions, in-field training, on-call duties and close liaison with Care Coordinators and the Care Manager to ensure high standards of client care.

Qualifications

Driver required.
Good communication skills required.
English proficiency required.
Maths competency required.

Responsibilities

Carry out Individual Needs Assessments for new and potential clients.
Conduct risk assessments as part of the assessment and update as required as part of risk management.
Carry out introductory visits whenever a Care & Support Worker visits a client for the first time.
Ensure all client visits are always covered.
Be on-call in case of emergency.
Liaise with Care Coordinators regarding recruitment and allocations.
Identify suitable Care & Support Workers to cover for absences.
Allocate suitable alternative workers when a worker cannot attend.
Facilitate practical induction of new Care & Support Workers.
Provide and facilitate in-field training and identify further training needs.
Conduct client reviews and respond to Review Forms.
Report changes in schedules to the Care Coordinator.
Monitor, supervise and mentor all Care & Support Workers in the field.
Provide support to Care & Support Workers in the field.
Monitor client satisfaction and ensure documentation in homes is up to date.
Encourage development opportunities for staff.
Ensure reports and administration are up to date.
Maintain liaison with the Care Manager and Care Coordinator.

Skills

Driver

Good Communication Skills

English

maths

Job description

FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR

Reports to

Care Manager

Summary of role

Responsible for implementing field based quality control systems and providing support to all Care & Support Workers within a defined area.

About the role

Principal responsibilities

To carry out Individual Needs Assessments for new and potential clients.
To conduct risk assessments as part of the Individual Needs Assessment and update these as required as part of the individual’s risk management.
To carry out introductory visits every time a Care & Support Worker visits a client for the first time.
To ensure all client visits are always covered.
To be on-call in case of emergency.
To liaise closely with Care Coordinators regarding recruitment, permanent allocation of Care & Support Workers and the writing of Care & Support Agreements.
To identify suitable Care & Support Workers to cover for any absences, this may be due to sickness or holiday.
To allocate suitable alternative Care & Support Workers when an existing Care & Support Worker notifies that they are unable to attend a call.
To facilitate the practical induction of all new Care & Support Workers.
To provide and facilitate in-field training as and when appropriate.
To identify any additional training needs of Care & Support Workers and report accordingly.
To conduct client reviews and respond to Individual Review Forms completed by Care & Support Workers as soon as possible.
To urgently report any changes in a Care & Support Worker’s or client’s schedule to the Care Coordinator.
To monitor, supervise and mentor all Care & Support Workers in the field.
To provide support to all Care & Support Workers in the field.
To monitor all clients for service and Care & Support Worker satisfaction.
To ensure accuracy and completeness of all documentation held in clients’ homes.
To encourage and identify opportunities for Care & Support Workers to continue professional development.
To ensure that all written reports and administration is up to date.
To maintain close liaison with both the Care Manager and Care Coordinator.

Field Care Supervisors are responsible for the efficient running of their own specific, defined areas and should vary their hours of work in order to effectively monitor and support all Care & Support Workers and clients.

Field Care Supervisors should spend approximately 95% of their working week in the field with the remaining 5% being spent in the office in order to complete the necessary administrative duties.

About the company

Whether you’re looking to provide excellent home care with a cheery smile, or to receive it, Caremark is here to help.

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