Field Care Supervisor

Platinum Community Care; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.65 per hour

Travel time paid at National Minimum W

30p per mile mileage allowance

Full-time position

Job summary

Platinum Community Care is seeking a senior domiciliary care supervisor to lead and support frontline care workers across the service area in the United Kingdom. You will review care plans, conduct spot checks, and ensure safety, safeguarding and person-centred care at all times.

The role requires previous senior-level experience in domiciliary care, a full UK driving licence and access to your own car. You will work full-time with flexibility to cover early mornings, evenings and alternate

Qualifications

• Must have previous senior-level experience within domiciliary care.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to own reliable car.
• Be confident supporting care staff, conducting spot checks and reviewing care plans.
• Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and safe working practices.
• Be organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• School-hours-only availability is not suitable.

Responsibilities

• Personal care: support service users with washing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and independence.
• Medication administration: assist with medications in line with care plans and procedures.
• Companionship and emotional support: build relationships and promote wellbeing.
• Domestic tasks and meal prep: assist with light duties and hydration.

Skills

Senior-level experience

Domiciliary care

UK driving licence

Car available

Strong communication

Record-keeping

Flexible weekends

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal care: Supporting service users with washing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene while maintaining dignity, privacy and independence.

• Medication administration: Supporting service users with their medication in line with care plans, company policies and relevant procedures.

• Companionship and emotional support: Building positive relationships, providing reassurance and promoting service users' emotional wellbeing.

• Domestic tasks and meal preparation: Assisting with light household duties, preparing meals and encouraging adequate hydration.

• Care planning: Creating, reviewing and updating care plans to reflect service users' individual needs, preferences and changing circumstances.

• Spot checks and quality monitoring: Conducting spot checks on care staff to ensure care is delivered safely and in line with expected standards.

• Staff support and guidance: Supporting care assistants, leading by example and helping colleagues follow care plans and company procedures.

• Monitoring service users: Identifying changes in health, wellbeing or support needs and escalating concerns appropriately.

• Records and documentation: Maintaining accurate care records, completing paperwork and ensuring all documentation is up to date.

• Compliance and safeguarding: Promoting safe working practices, maintaining confidentiality and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with procedures.

• Communication and coordination: Liaising with service users, families and colleagues to support continuity of care and the smooth running of the service.

• Promoting independence: Encouraging service users to maintain their abilities and participate in daily activities wherever possible.

Pay and Benefits

• £13.65 per hour.

• Travel time paid at National Minimum Wage.

• 30p per mile mileage allowance.

• Full-time position.

• A varied role combining hands-on care with senior responsibilities.

• The opportunity to support staff and help maintain high standards of care.

Shift Patterns

Due to the nature of this role full flexibility is required through the below shifts:

• Mornings: 6:30am-11:00am.

• Afternoons: 11:30am-2:00pm/3:00pm.

• Evenings: 3:00pm-11:00pm.

Flexibility to work alternate weekends is essential. School-hours-only availability cannot be accommodated.

Areas Covered

The service covers:

• Burntwood

• Lichfield

• Whittington

• Brownhills

• Aldridge

• Norton Canes

• Cannock Wood

• Little Aston

• Shenstone

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have previous senior-level experience within domiciliary care.

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own reliable car.

• Be confident supporting care staff, conducting spot checks and reviewing care plans.

• Have a good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and safe working practices.

• Be organised, reliable and confident working independently.

• Have strong communication and record-keeping skills.

• Be flexible to work alternate weekends.

• Be available for full-time work; school-hours-only availability is not suitable.

Female applicants only