Field Care Supervisor

Continuity of Care Services; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Field Care Supervisor to lead and support a passionate team in Kent. This role is ideal for a clinically experienced Health Care Assistant eager to advance their career while making a meaningful impact in the community. Responsibilities include overseeing care packages, writing care plans, and mentoring new care assistants. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development, ensuring you can provide the highest quality of care. Join a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter and help us uphold our commitment to exceptional care.

Benefits

Fully funded QCF level 3 qualification

Ongoing CPD-training

Paid mileage

Use of company mobile

Refer a Friend scheme

Extensive retail discount scheme

Confidential mental health support

24/7 access to trained counsellors

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and complex health needs.
• Level 3 or above Health and Social Care qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care packages, write and update care plans, and supervise care assistants.
• Conduct care reviews and quality assurance visits with clients.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

QCF level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Tools

Company mobile

Care management app

Job description

Position: Field Care Supervisor - Complex Care

Are you a Senior Health Care Assistant with clinical complex experience hungry for new challenges and are you ready to advance your career in healthcare?

Location: Maidstone, servicing all care packages in Kent - this is a field based role.

We are looking for an experienced complex care assistant who is ready to step up to be our Field Care Supervisor in our Complex Care department. You will visit new and existing clients and oversee our care team in Kent. As our Field Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the growing demands of our specialised complex care services.

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Contract: Full-time, permanent contract.

Due to the wishes of our families, we can only accept applications from female candidates. We do not offer sponsorship.

In this varied role, you will spend your time both in the office writing new care plans and updating existing care plans as well as out in the community supervising our passionate care assistants and building relationships with our clients.

Full UK driving licence and your own car is essential for this role.

What you will be doing as our Field Care Supervisor:

You will work closely with our Care Manager who will support you to oversee our clients in the West Kent area. You will get to know our clients' diverse complex needs and induct our Complex Care Assistants into their care package ensuring they have the required competent clinical skills through relevant training and supervision.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with our Care Manager to set up care packages, write and update care plans, meet with our clients, and introduce new staff to our clients.
2. Maintain familiarity with the complex needs of each of our clients to ensure continuity and consistency as per their care plan. Carry out care reviews and quality assurance visits with clients.
3. Supervise and shadow our new care assistants through their induction, manage competency assessments, observations, medication sign-offs, and mentor our care assistants.
4. Work with the care coordinator to maintain shift cover within each care package team.
5. Perform clinical duties of personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation.
6. Liaise daily with the office team and your line manager.
7. Participate in the on-call rota, shared with the wider team.

At Continuity of Care Services, we believe that no matter your age or disability you should be able to live as independently as possible. Ultimately, as our Field Care Supervisor, we want you to uphold the exceptional care that our clients experience from our well-trained and compassionate team.

Requirements:

1. Experience of supporting those with disabilities and complex health needs.
2. A level 3 or above Health and Social Care qualification or willing to attend fully funded training and achieve a QCF level 3 Health and Social Care qualification within the first year of employment.
3. Strong communication, excellent organisation, and problem-solving skills.

What can we offer you as our Field Care Supervisor?

1. Fully funded QCF level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
2. Ongoing CPD-training and clinical supervision to support revalidation requirements.
3. Paid mileage where applicable and overtime available.
4. Use of company mobile and app to manage schedule.
5. Consistent on-call support & coaching from your line manager.
6. Earn £500 with our Refer a Friend scheme (terms and conditions apply).
7. Shop St: Extensive retail discount scheme for employees and their family.
8. Confidential support from our in-house mental health wellbeing team.
9. SmartClinic: 24/7 live chat, phone or video with trained counsellors, anxiety management, online CBT and physical health therapy services such as physiotherapy.

Apply now if you are a clinically experienced Health Care Assistant with a caring heart and a desire to make a difference in your community and are looking to progress in your career. Submit your CV via the apply online function.

Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply now!

Continuity of Care Services are an Equally Opportunities, Disability Aware and CQC Regulated Employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.