Field Care Supervisor - Colchester

The Methodist Church in Britain; Essex; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55p per mile travel allowance

Up to 32 days annual leave

Fully paid induction & training

Annual salary review & progression

Company pension with employer contrib.

Healthcare support via Healthshield

Uniform & PPE provided

Parking permits & company smartphone

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Essex Cares, known internally as ECL, North team, is seeking a Trusted Assessor to carry out initial assessments, develop outcome-focused support plans, and conduct customer reviews in customers' homes and community settings.

You will work closely with health and social care colleagues, use your driving licence and a personal vehicle for travel around the Essex area, and complete Enhanced DBS checks as required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in care.
• QCF Diploma or NVQ Level 2 in a relevant area, willing to work towards Level 3.
• Enhanced DBS check process arranged by employer and driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial assessments with customers in a variety of settings
• Produce outcome-focused support plans that help customers reach individual goals
• Carry out subsequent customer reviews
• Build and maintain comprehensive knowledge of local community resources
• Work closely with integrated health and social care colleagues and external health professionals to maximise support for customers

Skills

Exceptional communication

Relationship-building

IT skills

Time management

Education

QCF Diploma/NVQ Level 2 (willing to level 3)

Job description

This field role sits in the North team of Essex Cares, known internally as ECL, where the post-holder acts as a Trusted Assessor. The work centres on carrying out initial assessments, outcome-focused support plans and customer reviews so that people in their own homes and community settings can maximise their independence. The post is distinct for its integrated working with health and social care colleagues, staggered shifts between early morning and evening, and reliance on a personal vehicle. Applicants who need visa sponsorship cannot apply directly.

What the job involves

• Carry out initial assessments with customers in a variety of settings
• Produce outcome-focused support plans that help customers reach individual goals
• Carry out subsequent customer reviews
• Build and maintain comprehensive knowledge of local community resources
• Work closely with integrated health and social care colleagues and external health professionals to maximise support for customers

Qualifications

• QCF Diploma or NVQ Level 2 in a relevant area, willing to work towards Level 3

Experience

• Experience of working in care

Skills & knowledge

• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships with stakeholders
• Solid IT skills
• Ability and confidence to work independently and manage own time

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, which ECL can arrange
• Driving licence and use of a personal vehicle for work
• Right to work in the UK without direct visa sponsorship

Other

• Confidence travelling around the Essex area
• Proactive, adaptable and customer-focused approach

What’s offered

• 55p per mile tax-free for business travel
• Up to 32 days annual leave a year, including bank holidays
• Fully paid induction, training and access to paid-for qualifications
• Annual salary review and performance-related bonus
• Company pension with employer contributions of up to 6%
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield, paid for by ECL
• Uniform, PPE, parking permits and company smart phone provided
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Blue Light Card access